Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-26

Music was lnterSperSed between
the reading OF the class history and
the "Class Prophecy" which was
made By Miss Mary Corneia Barton,
proving that young lady to possess
no mean ability as a seer" Wit
and humor appeared throughout the
various prophecies.
The class prophecy was followed
by the class Grafton, admirably de-
livered by Mason DuPre. The ora
tion was well prepared and we'll de-
livered.
Music preceded the valedictory,
which was delivered by Miss Grace
Beard, the leader of the graduating
class and honor pupil Of he school
for 1915. Miss Beard was the recin-
lent Of marked attentions from the
audience, who found delight in Civ
ing expression to their admiration
for her attainmentS during the year.
A music number was followed by
the annual address, which was deliv-
cred by DR.. J. p. Kinard. This proved
to be most able effort. Dr.. Kinard
is a deep thinker and in presenting
to the graduating class his thoughts
he left with them much material
for careful consideration in the years
| to come.
Dr. Kinard was followed by Super
intendent H. w. Gasque, who, in a
| few brief remarks, delivered to the
members of the graduating class
their diplomas. The pronouncing of
the benediction by Rev. j. B. Umber-
ger, of the Lutheran church. brought
| the commencement exercises of 1915
to a close.
Medals Won.
There were several medals offered
| by various persons for excellence in
! different departments of the school
work.
Superinte ntendent Gasque had offer
ed medal for the pupil making the
| highest average (scholarship medaD
| during the term. This medal was
presented by Col. r. r. Jaynes to
Miss Grace Beard, whose average for
the year was 97.7.
Miss Elaine Lords scholarship
! medal for members Of the sixth grade
was presented by Rev. J. l.. Stokes to
Miss Annie Wilson, whose average
for the wear was 94.9.
The Little Folks.
One of the most interesting fea-
lures Of the entire program for the
closing exercises was the Operetta,
! rendered by the children of the
lower grades, assisted by few older
boys and girls. The play vas enti-
| tied Under the Sugar Plum Tree"
| The little folks proved themselves
| most charming ENTERTAINERS through
the performance one of the brightest
features of the weeks entertainment.
| A Peculiar Circumstance
connected with the closing exercises
| this year is contained in the fact
| that of the ten young ladies and two
| young men who have just finished
the course not one is a native of
| Walhalla, nor did any one Of them
pursue the studies in the first grade
at the Walhalla schiol.
The Courier extends to the men,
bers of the class of 1915 hearty con-
| gratulations and all good wishes. In
no less degree do we congratulate
the teachers OF the school, from the
| first grade up, upon the attainments
! OF the year. The session just closed
has been one OF great success, and
Walhalla feels proud Of her school,
her teachers and her children.
TO teachers, graduates and pupils
we express the hope that the vacation
period may hold in store for each
and all the very best that each may
desire for himself and herself.
Rev. G. NJ. Wilcox requests us
TO announce that there are quite
number Of dedication programs left
over from the service last Sunday,
| and if there are those who desire to
secure copy they can do so by call
ing at the Enterprise Bank, where
George Seaborn, treasurer Of the
church, will Ne pleased to furnish
copies, so long as they last without
charge.
The body Of little Elmer Robin