The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29

Interest anu appeal were
probably the best ever heard at the
college. Apostle Richards talk was
forceful and inspiring. He chose for
his text the subject which he con-
tended was "eld, yet ever new
success. AS a criterion for success
he discussed the -four. elements which
go to make Remuneration, Joy in |
work, opportunity. and service. Dur
ing the whole sermon Apostle Rich
ards held the vast crowd Ga fourth OF |
whom were standing) in concentrated
wrapped attention, relieved OCCASION /
ally by witticism or pertinent story.
Both papers by the representatives
Of the graduating classes were rich
in thought and sentiment carefully
and thoughtfuhy worked out and well
delivered. The ladies' chorus, led by
Professor Durham, the orchestra.
conducted by Professor Otte, and the
mixed chorus, under the direction of
Professor Robinson. furnished music
beautiful and appropriate to the oc-
casion. That a Sunday commence
ment. which gives all an opportunity
to attend. is appreciated, was mani
tested by the large attendance yes
terday in Nibley hall, and the many
who were unable to get seats or even
standing room.
President Jensen's report OF the
ideals and success of the college was
interesting. A regular attendance of
full-year students of more than 900.
graduating classes of one hundred
forty-eight, Of these eleven college
graduates, one hundred and one high
school graduates. and thirty-six
eighth grade graduates from tie
training school. About one-fourth
OF the students and more than half
OF the graduates are taking prepara-
tory subjects for the teaching pro-
fession. For those students who de-
sire to continue college work in a
church school and yet do not desire
to teach, the church board of educa-
ton has granted the Brigham Young
college permission to give special
college diploma for the two years
college work thus completed.
Throughout the year the Students
have presented to the school IN gifts
more than $3.50. or this. the gradu-
ating class left with the college a
number OF pieces of beautiful statu-
airy for the library. The cash value
Of this gift amounting to about $500.
A large number OF alumni attend
ed, as guests, the graduating class
play, Jane" held Saturday evening.
and later the informal exercises and
dance, held in the gymnasium. In
the latter function some little bust
ness, very important to the asocia-
ton, was quickly transacted. tn
lstatuary presentation was made. and
the rest OF the evening was enjoyed
lin dancing, refreshments, renewing
acquaintances. and meeting new
alumni.
| A noticeable ana commendable
feature Of the whole commencement,
was the simplicity so in keeping with
the spirit of the times. This was
made matter of special comment
by Apostle Richards, Sunday. A!
chairman OF the committee of the
church, which is working towart
more sensible dressing. he compli
mented the girls in the GRADUATING
class for the "modesty, simplicity
and beauty of their graduating
dresses" ..
The following are the graduates
May 81, 1917:
Normal School.
Advance Normal Course-Louis
Aebischer, Nathan J. Barlow, Mar.
Carlisle. Delhert Hansen, II. G
Hughes, William N. Jonas, Lytel j
Larsen, Scott d. Lowe. Enid Ruff
Fritz Skanchy.
High School Courses.
Preparatory Normal-Lizzie Ad
ans. Leda Allen. David n. Anderson
Eva Barrett. Vernon Bitter. Henr
Blazer. Phyllis Bourgoyne. Georg
Cooper Carmen DANES. Marguerit
Daley, Elizabeth Durfey. Esthe
y Games. Charlotte Edmunds. Albe'
Erickson, Leroy Erickson. Claric
Hansen. Reno T. Hansen, Myron 2
= Hansen. E. Leroy Hansen. Nelli
Hendricks. Joseph Howells. Elenc
IHulst. Clara Johnson. Arvilla JohI