The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-05-27
HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISES
ATTRACTS RECORD CROWD

The class sermon on Sunday, which
was delivered by DR.. Brannon, presi-
the first of the commencement exercis-
es of the Backfoot schools and attract
ed a record breaking crowd. 1t is con-
servatively estimated that 500 people
listened to the splendid address and the
beautiful music which made up the
program. DR.. Brannon is not min
lister. but showed a perfect appreciation
of what is required for an address for
an occasion of the kind. 1t was pro-
nounced by all who heard it as a mas
terful effort, and the personality of the
man who delivered it made lasting
impression on the large audience. The
Baptist choir which furnished the mu-
sic for the occasion did remarkably well
under the careful leadership Of Mrs,
Dygert, and her solo was well chosen
and beautifully rendered. l-in-all, the
program was one of great credit to all
concerned. The large class of seniors
created wave of enthusiasm which
brought forth applause when they
marched to their places all robed in the
flowing grey caps and gowns which
have been adopted by the school in
order to cut down the expense OF grad
uation, and at the same time make the
equality of dress for all graduates.
| The Vesper service Sunday evening
was even more widely attended in spite
of the threatening weather. Fully $50
people were present, and the program
was carried out with nicely which
established new record for services
of this kind in the town. There were
no waits, no changes, in the program,
and it started promptly on time. Every
number was excellent, and all present
joined in declaring it service of great
pleasure and profit.
There is so much fine musical talent
in the town that it is really shame
that such union services where the diff
ferent churches, and the different must
cal organizations can be brought togeth-
er, are not more frequently planned It
is a community center work that should
be worked out.
The senior play of Tuesday evening
was also well attended, and enjoyed.
The class chose a Southern play entitled
Alabama The east included only
about One-third of the class, as prev
ious play had been given which used
most of the members. From expression
by those who attended the play, there
was special appreciation Of the work
done by the young people. They had
carefully prepared their scenery, work,
ed hard on their parts and each acquit-
ted himself with credit, 1t has been
asserted that Blackfoot audiences dc
not like the heavier plays, but prefer
the light comedy, but the real apprecia
ton shown Tuesday night for Gala
bama' disproves this theory. Phyllis
Hoover and Lillian Sample, in the tive
leading parts. We're especially strong
while Byran Taylor and Lorin Scott
!, did the "heavies among the male
characters with understanding ant
skill. Cyril Rich and John Chapman
should also be mentioned as taking thei
parts with a nicely not always seer
, among amateures. Jay Stewart, as al
old negro, was fine, while Charles Ned
err, Zelma and Myrtle Simmons, and Dor
e Gibbs, each did minor parts with majo
!, skill. Floyd Quillin, as a Southern
n Squire, was one of the best in the who'll
: east. The seniors are to be congratulate
e ed on their signal success.