The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-05-25
1917 GRADUATION EXERCISES BEST
 IN HISTORY
Best in History of Clifton Public Schools. All Programs of commen- cement Week Very Successfully Given.

Commencing Sunday with the Bac- calaureate Exercises at the Princess Theatre and ending Friday evening with the Commencement Exercises of the Clifton High school, Commence ment Week of the Clifton Public Schools ended triumphantly. Each and every exercise given by the schools was in itself a rare treat.
 The Baccalaureate exercises of the Clifton High School were held in the Princess Theatre on Sunday, May 18th, to large and appreciative audi ence. The sermon was delivered by Rev. J. R. Jenkins who proved himself a very able and convincing speaker. The classes of the high school attend ed the exercises and were greatly pleased with the address given by Rev. Jenkins. Following is the or der of service: Prelude, Doxology, The Lords Prayer, The Scripture Les son, MT. Whitacre; Prayer, Rev. Love; Offeratory, Benefit of Red Cross; An them, Union Choir; Hymn, Corona tion; Sermon, Rev. Jenkins; Hymn, America; Benediction, Rev. Epperly.
 High School Class.
 The Seniors of the Clifton High School presented to the public a comedy, Rival by Request" on Tues- day evening. Each and every one of the characters in the play proved to be a star. Much credit is due Miss Boise of the English Department for the splendid way in which the Seni- ors presented the Class Night pro- gram. The program was a success in every way. Many people remark ino that tho hoct piunn The class realized from the play more than one hundred dollars. This money enabled them to pay for the hall, donate to the high school the beautiful statue, Flying Mercury" and remove all the old athletic debts of the high school. This will make the athletic teams of next year start their season with a clear record. The Seniors are to be complimented on their spirit ot helpfulness.
 Eighth Grade Commencement
 The eighth grade class composed of the following members held their graduating exercises Thursday after noon to a crowded house of friends. The class was as. follows: Leah Abra- ham, Alberta, Apodaca, Lora Await, Hester Condell, Cecelia de Free, Eco. Hill, Amelia Moreno, Roxanna Ris- uOuy w llLHd olONSHS, Md uuC sier, Helen Foley, Marian Weiss, Es- peranza Alvirez, Julia Azarte, Grace Clark, Linnie Davis, Bessie Hayes, Alma Lynch, Janet Pollock, Katie Schmidt, Florina Sirianni, Ernestine Ward, Gladys Pyeatt, Oliver Cotey, Lloyd Davis, Mason Frapps, Joseph Frapps, Andres Marquez, John Me Donald, Harry Miller, Domingo Norte, Jose Padilla, Milton Penn, Ricardo Rodriguez, Richard Stevens, John Siri- ami, Pedro Subia, Pedro Treijillo, Nicolas Vielmo.
 Rev. J. w. Epperly was the class speaker. He spoke thoughtfully and earnestly along the lines of greater responsibility and preparation for the activities of life. His address was highly appreciated by those pres ent.
 The following program was given:
 Entrance March-Mr. Umfieet.
 Invocation-Rev. Love.
 ChoruS-Commence Song, class
 Address Epperly.
 Violin Duet-Lloyd Davis, Richard Stevens.
 Presentation of Diplomas-County Superintendent, Mrs. Jesse Billings ley.
 Chorus-Anchored, Class.
 Benediction-Rev. Epperly.
 High School Commencement
 The final exercises were held by the Seniors on Friday evening to a pack ed house at the Princess Theatre The program, the class, the decora- tions, and everything connected with the exercises added brilliancy and splendor to the finishing of one of the best years in the history of our schools.
 The speaker, Dr. Sexton, who came as a substitute for pr. Matthews, president of the Tempe Normal school, was at his best. His theme was for the vocational training. His remarks were timely and his ideas we'll re- ceived. MT. Pringle in presenting the diplomas gave the class some very able advice. He proved himself in the remarks which he made to the class and audience to be a very able and entertaining speaker. His ap-, pearance on the program added much life to the occasion. The following is the complete program:
 Entrance March, selected-Adams' orchestra.
 Invocation-Rev. Curry H. Love.
 Quartette-"The Lost Chord" Sul- livan-Messrs. Andrus, Sterritt, Lid dell, and Sanders.
 Address-D. w. H. Sexton.
 Bass Solo, selected-H. D. Woody.
 Presentation of Diplomas-R. H. Pringle.
 Baritone Solo-K R. Umf1eet. Benediction-Rev. Epperly. During the program Daniel Romero, as president of the class, made a few remarks concerning the achievements of the class during their four years in high school and st the end of his address presented to the high school a picture of the class of 1917. and a