Bismarck daily tribune., 1912-06-07


Theater Thursday evening, the occa-
sion being the annual commencement
exercises of the Bismarck high
school. Thirteen girls, and three
boys, members Of the class of 1912,
received their diplomas and are now
numbered among the alumni. The
class of 1912 is the last graduating
class to complete it's work in the old
high school building.
Girls Glee Club In Good Voice.
Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson, pas
tor of the First Baptist church, de-
livered the invocation, following
which the girls glee club of the high
school rendered musical selection.
Miss Helen Fiske presided at the pi-
ano, and the young ladies were direct
ed by Miss Ketchum Instructor in
music in the public schools. They
were in good voice, and their various
numbers on the program were round
ly applauded.
SaIutatory Address.
Miss Dora Ranney delivered the sa-
1utatory address. She extended a
cordial welcome to the many people
who had gathered to witness the
graduation ceremonies, and thanked
the members of the board of educa-
ton and the patrons of the schools
for the encouragement and assistance
given during the four years of high
school work. She mentioned the
pleasure all of the students felt in Sc
curing the new high school building,
but stated that none of the class of
1912 were willing to lose any time
in waiting to spend year in the new
edif1ce. In closing she called atten-
ton to the program OF the evening,
noting the change from the old form
of commencement programs. which
usually comprised addresses by men,
bers of the class upon subjects unfa-
miliar to the student and tiresome to
the audience, to having an eminent
speaker to address the class and
those present upon topic of interest
to all.
Class History.
There were 48 members of the
Glass of 1912 when they were fresh
men, according to Miss Flora McDon-
aid, class historian. Only 16. howev-
er, 13 girls and boys, completed the
full four year course. Miss McDon-
aid traced the history Of the class
through their various school years,
and climaxed her history with
rhymes, citing characteristics OF each
member, many of which were humor-
Gus sallies that elected much ap-
plause.
Class Prophecy.
Donald Mcdonald, president of the
class Of 1912 delivered the class pro-
phecy. The old style of prophecy,
said he, that all members of the class
would achieve fame and fortune. was
hard to make anyone believe save the
fond parents of the graduates. The
probability Of winning great fame
was slight. but to be good citizens
was their highest aim. and good citi-
izenship is the bulwark Of the nation
VaIedictory Address.
Miss Clara Blumer was valedictor
ian. Miss Blumer stated that the day
of graduation was one Of regret as
we'll as Of pleasure. but that though
we cannot longer be classp ates. yet
we will ever retain the f~'-ndsh.ps
we nave formed" She thanked the
pa rons and tie members Vt the board
of education for their aid and encour
agement, and said "our accomplish
ments in the future shall prove wle
ther or not we we're worthy Of the
confidence reposed In u.s." She espe
cially thanked the members Of the
board of education for the good equip
ment. the excellent teaching force
and splendid new building it had fur
nished, and was confident that 1t mad
done it's best. She bade farewell to
the teachers and to the classes that
are to graduate in the years to come
and hoped that much success would
be theirs. She congratulated the
under classmen upon being able soon
to eniov the opportunities and advan'
tages of the new high school building
in her peroration she addressed he1
classmates. "Whatever may be ou1
future. leu us cuIcl - Win d US~SA AA~~
nation to succeed
The glee club sang a chorus, Hap
nv DAYS Are Gliding" and the re-
sponse in song was made by the mem
hers of the class Of 1912. The number
was we'll received.
Dr.. Worst introduced.
President Richholt Of the board OF
education then introduced the speak
er of the evening, DR.. J. H. Worst,
president of the North Dakota Agrl
cultural College. DR.. Worst's topic
was "The Graduates Obligation to
Society" His principal remarks were
addressed to the candidates for grad
uation. to whom he talked as father
would speak to his children. Dr.
Worst said in brief:
Faithful Are Congratulated.
"The members of this class, just
completing their high school work
are only at the beginning OF their
careers. God only knows what lies
before you. When you left the eighth
Grade and entered the high school,
there were, according to one OF your
speakers, 81 more Of you. These
have not completed their high scnooi
course. Where are these other 81!
Perhaps some died, some may nave