Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-06-07
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of the class was assigned a special
part, either an essay or declama-l
ton. The standard of excellence
reached by the class was of very
high order. At the close Of the pro-
gram diplomas were presented. The
names of those graduating from the
grammar school are: Elsie H. Chase,
Ruth G. Gleason, Forest R. Heath,
Lula M. Heath, E. Lucille Hobs IN,
Alvin c. Jewell, Julia E. King,
Frank W. Liddell, Ada G. Murray,
Alice M. Murray. Vera A. Phillips,
Esther M. Randall, Mildred P. Ran
dali, Nellie E. Scott, Isadore L. Skin
ner, Ralph c. Teller. Hazel A.
Thorp, Mary E. Uric. Mary E. Will
kinson, Raymond A. Wilson, Merrick
T. Winslow.
GRADUATING EXERCISES
The exercises of the graduating
class were held in Sewers hail.
Through unpropitious weather the
audience was smaller than is custom
airy on such occasions. Prayer was
dist church. Music was furnished by
a.
The six graduates sat on the plat
form and were Of course the center of
interest of all the people present.
Each graduate was assigned a special
part on the program and each part
showed careful preparation and train
ing. The salutatory with essay by
Miss Isabella Cameron was a bright
piece of work. The essay, "All's
WELL" by Miss Dora Phillips was very
interesting The class prophecy by
Lewis Wright was unusually original
and lifelike in its happenings, and
full of we'll aimed hits that pleased
the audience. The essay by Miss An
gle Davis was thoughtful, excellent
piece of work, which showed the re-
suits of earnest study and good train
ing. The class will by Frank Corley
was fine bit of work full of gond
humor and amusing suggestions. The
closing essay with valedictory by
Miss Harriet Myers fell in no way
below the excellence of the preceding
parts. Before presenting the di.
plomas Principal H. J. Stannard spoke
few appropriate words affirming
deep and lasting interest on his part
| and of the teachers in each student S
| life before and after graduation.
After the presentation of diplomas
a selection of music closed a success
| full and deeply interesting program.
The names of the graduating class
are Isabella L. Cameron, Frank P.
Corley, Angie l.. Davis, Harriet c.
Myers. Dora M. Phillips, Lewis H.
Wright.
ALUMNI BANQUET
The event looked forward to with
the keenest interest on the part Of
the graduates of Barton academy is
the banquet which takes place on Fri
day evening Of commencement week
1t was held this year at Barton Ho
tel, and furnished and served RICH
royally. The increase in the cost o.
tickets did not seriously lessen tn,
attendance Eighty three sat dow
to we'll laid tables in the fine spa
cious dining hall. An elaborate
menu. we'll served, was appreciated il
practical ways by the large compan!
present.
At the proper time the toastmas
ter. w. Parker Barrows. signalle'
the company to order and with dis
patch, good sense and apt words
called for the toasts. Miss Ina Paig
| antiV welcomed the new alumni o
the class of 1911. The response from
the class was by Miss Angie Davis
who spoke in deepest appreciation o
the academy and teachers. William
F. Nye of the class Of '0l gave an in
teresting account of school work il
Porto Rico. where be has lived 70
several years. DR.. Pearson spoke il
, an Interesting way for the schoo
hoard. Miss Gertrude E. Chandle
spoke very effectively to the toast
: 1.-THE Middle Ground Principal =
7. Stannard responded thoughtful
and facetiously to the toast 'Clea
Crit Rev. w. A. Warmers re
sponse to the toast What Is Best?
was filled with good suggestions an
D lanohable stories Fine souveni
programs were furnished. At tn
business meeting which followed tn
report from the treasurer, Mrs. J.
Ratchelder, showed the treasury to
in fine condition. The following off
cars were elected for the ensuin
wear. President. F. D. Pierce; vic
president. Miss ATTAIN Scott; seer,
' tary and treasurer, Mrs. ].
+. Batcheldar: toastmistrass, Miss tie
trude E. Chsrdier. The Barton o
, cheatra played frequently during tt
= evening, furnishing music that was 81
joyed by al.