The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-06-03

isncs Of friends and relatives was
present on the second night Of com.
msncsmsnt when fifty Of the boys and
girls Of the city were presented with
diplomas from the Sumter high
schools. indicating that they had
completed its course Of study.
Twsnty-sight Of these also received
diplomas from the state Department
Of Education given to those who had
completed the full literary course Of
study and taken the fourteen units of
work required by the department be-
fore these diplomas can be secured.
This In the second largest class
which has ever been graduated from
the city schools. the class Of 1911
having had ifty-three members. How
ever this class 10 unique In that there
are an equal number Of boys and girls,
twenty-five Of each. whereas In the
Pest few years the boys have out
numbered the girls.
The exercises last night were ex-
trsusly interesting and held the un-
divided attention Of the audience
which applauded each participant.
The various papers were excellently
prepared and delivered In q pleasing
style by the young ladies. who show
cd themselves much ct ease. Sever
si medals were delivered and a fea-
turs not on the program was the pre-
ssntation OF + gift from the gradual
Ing class to Supt. 8. H. Edmunds by
Maj. w. r. Robertson. The singing
by the school was Of the usual high
order and was very pleasing to all.
Mr.. John H. Clifton delivered to
John styles Marshall the medal for
the best defamation. The decision,
hs- stated. had been made by the
Judge after much, difficulty. Mr..
Fhomse Childs. who had won the
right to, represent the Calhoun school
at. Clinton and Columbia In the inter-
etats high school contests at those
'blaess by winning the preliminary
contest was also awarded u medal.
: Mr.. =, Nsill O'Donnell presented
twelve diplomas for penmanship.
These went to Misses Elizabeth Hood.
Irene Dick, Ines King. Maggie Lou
White. Mary Brunson. Rosalie Brown,
sara Herbert. Ruth Reveli. Ethel
'Revsll. Anne Herbert. Kate Hinson
and Russell Dick.
f; Niss Anne Herbert won the medal
for the best writing In the Palmer
msthod In q writing contest where
speed and formation were consider
-.
The medal offered annually by Miss
Wi1Don for the best demeanor to boys
Of The graduating class was presented
BY Dr.. J. A. Mood to Burwell Deas
Manning. who had been voted on by
the class - the pupil most entitled
TO thb distinction.
eupt Edmunds made . few re-
MARKS Of encouragement to the grad.
satssl while presenting the diplomas
TO them. After giving out the SYM
bols Of completed work. he presented
the class to the audience. He then
turned to the audience and told
them he had two announcements Cf
interest to make. The school board
had recently decided to add another
class to the high school work. which
would parallel the first years work Mt
college. and plans had been made for
the teaching Of domestic science in
the schools. He stated that the ad-
ditional class would allow the pupil
. year longer at home and 1t would
save expense for the parents.
A he was leaving the stage Supt.
Edmunds was stopped by Maj Rob-
srtson. who had q package In his hand
A this was not on the program, ev-
srybody became most interested.
MAJ. Robertson stated that on behalf
Of tho graduating class ne now pre-
ssnted to Supt. Edmunds a gift from
them. as token OF their love and
friendship. Maj. Robertson took oc-
cssion to compliment Mr.. Edmunds
on the success which had crowned
HE efforts as n teacher. saying that
with the gift "went the best wishes
OF the class To Supt. Edmunds for his
continued success I'm that high pro-
fession which he had so signally hon
ored."
Mr.. Edmunds seemed deeply touch
ed by this token of affection and In a
few words returned his heartfelt
thanks and deepest appreciation for
the gift OF the class.
The program Of tho evening was:
1nvocation-Rev. Robert T. Phil
lips.