The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
commencement Notes.

Sunday evening, May, 20, the class
sermon was delivered by Rev. Leslie
Obert. Rev. Obert pictured in clear
terms the different schools into which
the members of the class would be
invited to enter not only to further
their preparation but to render ser
vice.
On Thursday afternoon at the Lin
coin building the eighth grade class
held their program. Their certificates
were presented by DR.. W. S. Cleland,
secretary of the board of education.
DR. Cleland in his address compli-
mented the patrons present and
urged patrons to visit the schools.
Principal B. F. Yoeman in speaking
of the class commended them for
their loyalty to their teachers and
zeal in their work-two commendable
qualities both for high school and life.
Monday evening the seniors gave
their class play. "The New Co-Eds"
at the opera house. The play caught
the interest of the audience at the
very first and held this interest to the
conclusion. The presentation was
cleverly done and sparkled with in
terest and happy hits at every angle.
Every member of the cast presented
his part in a credible manner, and
the play made a happy conclusion for
the commencement festivities of the
class of 1917.
Faculty Departures
Saturday morning found number
of the faculty scurrying about saying
goodbye to friends fastening away
for the east bound: Miss Emma G.
Myers departed for Warren, Ohio,
where she plans to spend part of the
summer and later she will visit
friends in New York City. Miss
Myers has taught in the Delta schools
for number of years and her many
friends regret that she has decided
not to continue her work here. Miss
Agneta Evans left for Gunnison, where
she will spend the summer and will
return in the fall to resume her work
in Delta schools. Miss Beulah Baxter
and Mr.. A. B. Carter were east bound
passengers for their homes in Greeley.
Mr. Carter plans to continue his work
in the college and will return to Delta
next fall provided Uncle Sam does not
direct him ''to the front" Miss Bax-
ter made no announcement" of her
plans but there is suspicion that she
will deal with less number of pupils
next year. Mr.. l.. w. Johnson took
the west bound for his home at Selah,
Washington. where he will assist his
father on the ranch. Mr.. Johnson has
signified his intentions to return to
Delta provided he is permitted by our
good Uncle Sammy" Miss Ruth
Whitford left with the east bound
delegation for her home in Denver.
We regret to announce that she will
not return to her position in the
schools. Miss Ada Horton was with
the departing thorng. leaving for an
extended visit for various points in
the east, her summer address will be
Effort, Ohio. Miss Anna Gallagher
and Miss Genevieve Cline departed at
the same time, the former for her
home in Chicago and the latter for
Hudson, Wisconsin. Miss Katherine
Armour, who has had charge of the
fourth and fifth grades in North Delta.
goes first to California, where she will
spend part OF the summer and later
will join her parents who are now
living in southern Arizona. Miss
Gladys Fisher. Miss Jeane Cleveland
and Miss Clara Bell left the city Tues
day, the two former will spend the
summer in Boulder-each will dc
some work in the university. and the
latter to he rhome in Montrose. Miss
Crisenberry will leave later for the
eastern part OF Colorado. Miss Olive
for Portland. where she will attend
the National Education acsociation
Miss Ida May Stauffer's plans will
carry her to Honolulu for the summer
provided the "war god" does not make
travelling too uncertain. Principal B
F. Yoeman, Miss Wonders. Mr.. A. ]
Foster, Miss Pearl Anderson, Superin
tendent Homberger and wife will leave
later to attend the summer session OF
the State Teachers college. Miss
Royce plans to spend the greater por
tion Of the summer in the eastern par
OF the state. Miss Mary Ross and Miss