St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-06-02

uals to brave the hazards OF that
all important first year of their high
school career. The faculty beheld
in them a band of ponderous prob
lens and walking wonders OF illlt-
eracy, but under the guidance of
Prof. Hooper, assisted by Miss Sulli-
van, MIR. Band and Mrs. Fuller, en-
couragement went hand in hand with
confidence and they were safely
piloted around all dangerous reefs
to their first port.
1t was here that the former Eng
lish teacher was relieved by Miss
Bell, who was fully competent to
command, receive obedience, quiet
and sometimes received we'll prepar-
ed lessons. Here also they were
joined by Katie, an Abel represen-
tative of the Latin department. At
ter the good ship had reached an
other port, the tenth grade, Messrs.
Hooper and Bond were relieved by
Prof. Baker and Mr.. Grosc.ose.
Pearl, a gem from North Slidell,
joined the class at this time and in
accordance with her name proved a
valuable addition to their crew. At
the beginning Of the senior year
three new teachers were added to
the faculty, namely: Prot. Taylor,
Miss Sharp and Miss Towns.
The class was shown how ali i'm
portant it is to have goal OF en-
deavor and to keep it well in sight.
They have seen the triumph of toll
and truth, of honor bright and sterl-
! ing honesty. These shall ever be
their beacons. Through all the de-
high school career the class has been
cheered and encouraged by a faculty
whose members have been unto them
ever true guides, philosophers and
friends. But now as the voyage is
drawing to an end, realization of
mistakes in spite of success is pres
ent. AS the shadows begin to length
en- and time grows short, the seniors
| experience a feeling Of regret for the
departure from the dear old S,idel1
High School mingled with pride in
achievements, and as they step
ashore they hope to- leave behind
. them worthy footprints in the
sands Of time"
! Swetman:
Patrons and Friends:
Our school term with all its en-
dearments and associations has coAfe
to a close, and, while we look for
ward with high hopes and fond an
! tic1pations to the future, we are
made sad by the memories of the
past. The thought that the happy
and profitable hours we have spent
! together can never be repeated and
our school walks made sacred by
association may know US no more,
brings over us a feeling of regret
that time will not turn backward in
its fight. But the hour has struck
| hat we must be separated from all
his and you have assembled here to
witness our closing exercise.
That you are interested in our
Welfare and intellectual progress is
CIV denced by your presence | am
Ire that no vain curiosity has
prompted your attendance. We ap-
pTeciate your NANTES ed interest
the honor Of your presence and bid
x I hearty we come. In present
ing these exercises we are following
= time honored custom of all insti-
tutions of learning. Such kindred
exercises have long been INDUCED in
by the young. Even the ancient
Egyptian youths had their society
exhibitions. The Romans had their
Olympiads, proving conclusively
mighty pageants and the Greeks their
universal desire Of juvenile humani-
ty to exhibit their progress and skill.
But today the word .over a field
Of far more noble enterprise invites
the effort and generous consideration
Of the young. A new era has dawn
ed IN human history: an era Of
thought and Investigation We are.