Connecticut western news., 1919-06-26


Alice Perdrizet
Acceptance of Class Gift
William Finney
vaiedictory Essay, Nobility
9 Dora Heinz
Song, The Union Jack (Adans)
1 School Chorus
Address. :. =. Rev. F. H. Neal
Presentation Of Diplomas
= G.. w. Parsons
Awarding of Prizes
Supervisor w. M. league
Song, Star Spangled Banner. All
Benediction. ~. Rev. F. H. Neal
Class Motto: Facta non verba
Deeds, not Words. Class Colors:
Blue and White. Class Flower: Jack
Rose.
CLASS ROLL
Maitland Adam
Caroline Himmel
Dora Heinz
dorothy Dawson
,a% Algott Lindell
Alice Perdrizet
Sara Reel
Katharine Sedgwick
diploma unsigned until half
point Is made up.
The words Of greeting to those
present by Sara Reel were delivered
in an efficient and pleasing manner.
Also the presentation of the class
I gift, beautiful picture of the CAPT
toll at Washington, by Alice Per-
drizet and the acceptance on behalf
of the school by William !. Finney.
Elizabeth Lee presided at the piano
during the singing and Miss DeHart
conducted the music.
1.-THE address Of the evening was
delivered by Rev. F. H. Neal, pastor
of the Methodist church, in master
~ manner His subject was "The
Problem of Life and contained
much food for thought that we
might all reap the full benefits of
life, concluding with special ,ad-
monition to the graduating class.
The class prophecy, by Katherine
Sedgwick and the valedictory by
Dora Heinz were we'll delivered.
Miss Heinz as valedictorian is
worthy of commentator for the able
manner in which she prepared her
essay and the spirit and enunciation
with which it was delivered. Disre-
garding presidents established in the
school, permission has been obtained
to publish this essay. The class
prophecy will be printed next week.
Supervisor w. M. league, in a
few well chosen words, thanked the
school board for their counsel and
assistance. He complimented the
teachers for the ability which they
had shown through a particularly
trying school year and urged the
graduating class to do everything in
their power to get the best out of
everything which they attempted.
The senior class of next year were
urged to make the most of their
school advantages. Mr.. league then
announced the winners in the News
Prize essay contest and stated that
in his judgment the contest had been
of considerable benefit to the
school. The essays were judged in
Hartford and the names of the
contestants were unknown to the
judges. Francis Place won first
prize, $500 in gold; Evelyn Spauld-
ing, second prize, $3.50 in gold. Hon
= orable mention, Anna Milford and
James Place. 4E.
The essays were judged on the
basis of so per cent for English and
40 per cent for content. All four
of the students are members of the
freshman class which would indicate
that a higher standard of education is
being established in the school.
Following is the valedictory essay
by Miss Heinz:
Valedictory
Kind friends:-Ahother school
year has passed and it is with reluc-
lance that we say farewell, to the in
stitution which VIII always hold a
tender and pleasant place in our
memory. We feel under special OBJ
legations to all, who have aided in
any way, to make our exercises for
the evening success; willing hearts
and hands have contributed much
toward making the occasion a pleas
Ping one to us. We thank you for the
= interest manifested by your pres
Mknce and for your kind attention dur
ing the evening and trust we have
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