The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-14

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Turner Opera house Wednesday ev-
'ening. Simplicity in everything mark
ed the exercises with a solemn touch
for they are the war class, the honor
class, many of whom are to take the
places of others now at the front.
Several musical numbers by the
Girls glee club were much appreciat-
ed and mixed double quartette sang
columbia, Our Motherland" in a fine
manner. The high school orchestra
rendered several numbers during the
course of the program. ID
In presenting the diplomas to the
graduates, Hon. William F. ,Voss, pres
ident of the board Of education, stated
that it has been his privilege toepre-
sent graduates with their diplomas,
con former occasions l have made re-
marks fitting to the particular Occa-
sion, but they have been SO fully COW
cred that there is hardly anything left
for me to say There has been one lit
tie omission we all know of changes
that have come over the life of Ameri-
can citizens through INSCRIPTIONS
acts of a foreign government" he said,
been drawn to the army to fight for
democracy and the safety of those at
home. They must be replaced in bust
ness, not by men but by women" he
concluded.
Superintendent T. ]. Berto introduce
Cd fhn Of no
William A. Scott, of the University
of Wisconsin, who will be remembered
here as he spoke at loyalty meeting
in the gymnasium some time ago.
Prof. Scott in his opening remarks
characterized the present war unlike
those of former years. Every age,
class or individual has a part and
success depends absolutely on each
person doing his part, performing it
speedily and efficiently. "There is no
part as important as that of youth
and womanhood and no class as vital
ly needed as you are" the speaker de-
clared.
He divided the problems which now
confront us in two clasSeS-The actual
needs of the present and the work of
reconstruction after the war is over
Dwelling on both points briefly he
outlined them so that clear concep-
ton was gained of it.
1--WE have no adequate conception of
what it all means, but modern warfare
demands every science, every trade
and skill it has ever developed and all
must be gotten out of the draft age
men," he said. "Those who will come
into those age groups soon must be
given special attention 1t is a prob
lem and one Of tremendous magni-
tude," he stated.
He spoke of President Wilson's de-
cree that education should continue;
that the task of saving should be con-
tinued; that at least One-third of earn
ings should be saved Production
must be taken from those non-essen-
tial industries and turned into pro-
ducing essential necessaries of war
In dwelling on the problem that
concerns the world following the war
the speaker took into con sideration
many elements of uncertainty. "If
Germany wins what will happen to
young American" the speaker asked
1--WE must grit our teeth and swear
that they never SHALL" he declared
Telling in clear concise manner
the dream of this Germanism through
military power, the speaker outlined
as on blackboard chart of militar-
ism that will exist if Germany wins
That the future generation would be
taxed enormously. That it would be
the death of democracy. 1t would mean
universal military service and that
means loss of liberty, which is so
characteristic of American life.
Contrast that picture with this of
the Allies should they win. The prin-
ciples have been enumerated and &C
cepted that each nation shall rule
itself and not rule another without
their consent. A league of nations, an
living" he said.
1T depends upon you, class of '18,
to help. sincerely hope and feel sure
that the enormous responsibilities
placed upon you will give you
strength and confidence and courage
Without it success is impossible" he
concluded.
The Program.
Song Without Words---T schaikowsky
High School Orchestra
SalutatOrV
Isabel COOgan
Well Keep Old Glory Flying Scarmlin
Girls Glee Club
Presentation of Class Memorial
Verena E. Baurichter
ValedictOry -----------------
Marion F. DaW
Canoe Song PesttaloZZs
Girls Glee Club
Address, Young America and the Wal
Prof. William A. Scott
Columbia, Our Motherland--
Mixed Double Quartette
Presentation of Diplomas
Hon. William F. Voss
/ WatertOwn High School March,