Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-06-04
CONNIE CE MENT.


the class OF 1918 was held at the
Opera House on Friday evening, and
interested a large and appreciatiye
audience, composed Of friends of the
graduates from tile village and also
from adjoining towns.
STANDARDS Orchestra of Amigo
played the march to which Prosper
Stein, Ruth Nemacleck, Ida Rade,
Doris Shattucle, and Elnla Evans
marched for the last. time as Il class.
upon the stage, which had been ef-
fectiyeiy decorated by the Juniors
with potted plants, cut flowers, and
the Senior colors, rose and turquoise
blue
The invocation was pronounced by
Rev Waters, after which Miss Doris
shattuclx delivered the saluta6ory
After q welcome to those assembled,
she compared Life's path to the Elm
coin Highway, giving All intensely in
teresting description Of that wonder
fal road across the continent.
Next came Miss Ida Rade's essay,
which, from its title and opening
passages, threatened to be very Sc
rious article on Literature and Its
Relation to Life. But ere long the
audience perceived with delight that
they had been cleyerly taken in, for
the formidable sounding essay turned
into a merry class prophecy, which,
like the Delphic oracles was pro-
nounced in rhyme, from the million
or so quotations" that the fair pro-
phetess declared the English teacher
had compelled her 10 commit, till size
has lost all power to think in her
own words
The Girls Glee Club then rendered
a pleasing chorus, showing the fine
training OF Miss Byrne.
Next came Miss Elma Evans. who
gave an interesting resume of the.
picturesque and unique history Of
Eagle River, tracing it through its
Culture Epochs of Sayagery, Barbar-
ism, and Civilization TO its present
high state OF advancement.
She spoke frankly and fearlessly OF
the many Improvements still needed
and closed with an appeal to the Jun
Tors TO carry on the good work, to
sacrifice all self-in1erest to the call of
school-lIoyalty, and to De true, above
all else TO school friendships, which
was filled with the oratory of genuine
feeling. ToA5hose in the audience who
knew lnaG the day after graduation
size was to marry and leave for a
distant home her last words Of love
and loyalty TO her Alma Mater and
ner schooi-nates were particularly
impressive and fitting.
Next came the story Of Frances
Willard, told by Ruth Nemacneck,
valeaictorlan OF the eiass. True To-
the desire Of the class to be original
IN their treatment OF the sterqouyped
Commencement themes, She spoke
chiefly OF the beaublful life OF her
fayorite heroine, then, saying that to
ali who labor uilselnsnIy and nobly
for tile upliit OF Others, The reward OF
Worldwide Fame is not given, she
uttered a glowing tribute OF praise to
Prof. WarJInDee, TO whom, size main
tanned the class OF 1915 might urge a
special claim, since his work here be-
gan with enrolling them as Freshmen
and would end with the presentation
of their diplomas. She expressed the
gratitude OF the class to the assist
anus and TO the Board Of Education
for their aid, then gave the major
part OF her tribute of thanks where
it is too seldom given, to the parents
to whose toll ana sacrifice their hon
ors were largely due-hnishing with a
farewell to the class which rang with
The eloQnence OF real regret at
parting.
Alter a selection by the orchestra
Prosper Stein, the only boy in the
class, gave an interesting discussion
OH static Electricity, accompanying
this by some beautiful and pleasing
experiments.
Prof. Warrinbee then appeared up
On the stage with the Intention sof
the diplomas. but to his
found that All OF the safr- /
prlsesi oil the program had not been
BY him, for he was closely /
by Fred Walsh, who, in
few happiiy-chosen words, present.
I'd Prof. Warbinbee with a handsome
case. the parting gift u his
High School pupils.
The impromptu words Of appreciaS
ion OF his gift by the Professor and
lis farewell to the class of 1919 be-
5rayed thai he is possessed Of an elo7l
lDencn which we have Gninvfd alll