Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
DIPLOMAS GIVEN
81 GRADUATES
AT KENT'S HILL

Kent's Hill, Me-, June 22-(SpeciaD
Thursday at Kent's Hill Seminary "a
graduates took their diplomas. Deer
ing chapel was crowded to it's capacity
for these exercises which began at
nine o'clock.
The salutatory was given by Miss
Doris Fish of Mt. Vernon Although
Miss Fish is the youngest member of
the class, she has been a leader in the
class and in the school. She is a
member Of the Adelphian Society and
has been its president one term. The
subject Of her part was THE Work Of
Women in the Present War;" in which
she emphasized the important duty
that the women have in keeping alive
the ideals for which the men are fight
ing in the World War.
Chester Bean Of Vienna spoke on
''The Future of the American Indian.
He showed the detrimental effects that
the white mans civilization had pro-
duced on the Indian race.
The Monroe Doctrine" was taken
up by Everett Freaton of Starks He
emphasized the important service the
Monroe Doctrine" had been to the
American republics in the past and
said it would be of greater Importance
after the close of the present war.
Annie Nickerson G. Swanville spoke
on 1.-The Work of the Red Cross" She
spoke of the herois n and unselfish de-
votion of the Red Cross workers on
the European battle fields.
The Commencement Day orator was
Ralph f. Lane of Kents Hill He
chose National Prohibition" as the
subject of his oratiJli He showed how
inadequate state laws were in pro-
hibiting the sale of alcoholic liquors,
and made clear and persuasive ap-
peal for nation wide prohibition.
Miss Ellen Palmer of Kent's Hill
wrote on Jane Adams and Her
Work" She spoke CT Miss Adams as
the pioneer in social service work in
America.
of Thomas A. Edison and the impor-
United States.
Miss Erma G. Fellows of Fayette
was valedictorian and poetess of the
class. She has shown remarkable
ability as poetess, and frequently
writes her examinations in rhyme Her
valedictory part was on the work of
the county Young Womens Christian
Association" in which she has a deep
interest. During her course she has
been interested in the school Y. w. z.
A. and was president of the associa>
ton during her senior year.
Present Day Topics.
One noticeable thing about the exer-
cises was the fact that every article
chosen was a present day topic which
only goes to show that the class of
1916 is interested in live topics. Be-
cause Of this the program appealed to
many of the visitors. and much favor
able comment was heard. Not only
were the subjects well chosen, but the
students showed a thorough prepara-
ton. The coaching had been done by
Miss Stevens
After the awarding Of the diplomas
came the awarding Of the prizes which
had been contested for Monday eve
ming. The first Dana prize for excel
lence in defamation was awarded to
Robert D. Newton Of Kent's Hill: the
second to Carey Wh:ttemore Of Fay
cite.
The Dunn prizes were awarded to
Miss Edith Bamford Of Fayette, and
the second prize went to Erma Fellows
Of the same town.
The Knowles prize was awarded by
vote Of the boys to Karl B. Dow Of
kent's Hill as the most popular boy in
school; and to Miss Annie Gregory of
Franklin, Mass, was awarded the 1913
prize. by vote Of the girls, as the
young woman who had exerted the
most wholesome influence in school.
The musical numbers of the morning
by the Girls Glee Club, and the en-
semble number by the violin class
were very much enjoyed.
Stewards Feast.
After the intellectual feast came the
feast prepared by IN. stewards. About
200 student friends ard alumni sat at