The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
SENIORS At HIGH
PROVE THEIR RIGHT
TO BECOME ALUMNI
NOVEL CLASS DAY PROGRAM
PRESENTED BY MEMBERS
OF 1918 CLASS.
EXAMINED BY PREDECESSOR
Groups and Individuals Demonstrate
Achievements and Talents of Mem
bers-Patriotism Was One of the
Strong Features.

The accomplishments, the genius
the patriotism and all other commend
able qualifications of the "a members
Of the High school graduating class
Of 1918 were displayed Thursday
in the class day exercises in the au
ditorium with a novel programme in
which a member of the Alumni asso
citation appeared on the stage to ex
anime the class members on their fit
ness for admission to the ranks OF
the alumni.
Miss Catherine Hardison in cap and
gown represented the alumni associa.
tion and called upon members of the
class to exploit what had been achiev-
ed by the members and how we'll they
are prepared to go forward in life.
Her herald was Harry Napier, who
wore a uniform. The different de-
partments of study and work were
called in groups, the students of the
Classical course first appearing, with
William Burns, costumed as Roman
scholar, as their spokesman.
The Modern Language and Science
course was represented by Annie Dug
ser, who wore a French costume.
The Commercial course was repre-
sented by Luther Letsinger, who was
equipped with ledger, typewriter, etc.
The Home Economics class was
represented by Lula Lowell, costumed
in apron and cap.
The Manual Arts class of five was
represented by Thomas Fleming.
The Agricultural class was repre-
sented by Leslie Letsinger, who stat
ed that although none of them had
made study of agriculture in school
this year, all but three of the boys
We're practical farmers. William Flow
ers and Emma Shuneman appeared in
appropriate costumes of agricultuT-
lists.
When a demonstration of the
achievements in fine arts was called
for, Hubert Boatright appeared with
some doggeral verse, which was re-
iected. Whereupon Annie Matthews
and Rebecca Napier recited original
poems which met the approval Of the
examiner.
Rendering an account of the general
activities of the class, Virginia Scott
recounted the numerous things that
had been done during the year by
the members.
In the music demonstration Hubert
Boatright again appeared with a
noisy instrument to make a claim as
a musician. He was again rejected.
But the honor of the class was saved
by other members. A mixed quartette
composed of William Burns, Clifford
Parsons, Lucille Cotton and Rebecca
Napier sang, instrumental trio COM
posed of Helen Parks, Helen Arm
strong on the piano and Ethel Dug
ger on the violin rendered appropriate
numbers; and a vocal duet was given
bv Lucille Cotton and Rebecca Napier
Leslie Mccarthy, one of the editors
of the Signal, related the achieve
ments of the class in publications
and called the names of all the stu
dents who had assisted in making
the school journal a success.
In dramatics the class had made
notable record, which was told by
Grace Fry. Certificates in expression
were won by two members of the
class, Ruth Richardson and Lucille
Hancock Miss Hancock recited
PAMELA Splicer at the Beach"
In Athletics the class had much to
be proud. Douglas Logan spoke for
the athletes, presenting William
Burns. Luther Letsinger, who won
place on the all prep team OF the
state, Leslie Letsinger and Hubert
Roatright. who at last had found his
proper place, as members of the foot
hall team. Logan also presented him
self and Luther Letsinger as members
of the basketball team, and himself
and Clifford Parsons as members OF
the baseball team.
speaking for the girls athletic ac-
tiyities. Pattie Hillard announced that
tha school had won the state cham
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