Evening journal., 1919-06-07
RODNEY SCHOOL
commencement
Five Members Of the Grad
uating Class Receive Their
Diplomas on Thursday
PRIZE AWARDS
ARE ANNOUNCED
specIaI % The EyenIng Iournal.

| CAMDEN, Del, June f.-JOmHenct-
ment exercises, held in the auditorium
Of Caesar Rodney High School, brought
TO close one Of ths most successful
years this progressive school has ever
seen.
The class this year was not so large
as last, consisting Of but five members,
but every ont Of that number has
done his or her part so splcndidly dur
ing the whole school course that work
has been accomplished that might have
seriously taxed a class Of larger pro-
portions.
I commencement week opened on sat
/ urday. when in the evening the class
/ was given a reception by the juniors
aud sophom0res The auditorium Was
beautifully decorated with school and
class colors. 4 large banner made Nf
| flowers and incribed, Farewell Sem
iors, was stretched across the front OF
| the ball FCstoOns of crimson and
gray deckcd windows and doors, while
bowls Of daisies and roses were every
whore. \ delightful program was pre-
senled by the underclass men, after
which a banquet was served Miss
Mary Hammond, president Of the
juniors. acted as toasimistress Later
in The evening the tables were removed
and an informal dance was held.
ON sunday evening the baccalaureate
sermon was preached IN the Methodist
Church by tho Rev. Alfred Smith.
ON Wednesday afternoon class day
exercises were held. The program
opened with the singing Of the class
song. This was followed by the His
tory, the VIII and the Prophecy" Some
Of The happenings Of the year and cur
rent events of school interest closed
Tie indoor exercises. The assembled
guests were then invited to witness
the planting Of the ivy, so all went
outside and with due pomp and cere
mony ivy, whose parent now chambers
over Westminster Abbey, was planted
at The east end Of The main building
The time-honOred custom OF burning
the Hated Book brought forth some
very yenegful sentiments as each mem
ber Of the class consigned 20 the
flames The volume which had been the !
particular nemesis Of that member !
INNtN NANWNEN fiIfNAlIrlI1 NffIIlfu ltnNfu I
by more than any other
During the afternoon the household |
economies department gave recep-
tion, To which every one who was in
terested In the hand work Of The pupils !
was invited 10 come. The exhibit of
sewing. siencilng. embroidery and
other sorts Of hand work made a spien-
did display 10 one unfamiliar with
the extent Of this work IN this school
u was almost marvellous Dainty
underwear. the Joy Of any girls heart.
was there I'm profusion fine handiwOrk
Vieins with laces and ribbons for favor.
Table linens. towels and household ar
ficies occupied tables whie AZ on. end
OF the room dresses made by the
pupils took the attention Of everyone
who entered The room.
This department during the school
year has served lunch 10 the pupils |
from out OF town and the different |
classes have had quite a rivalry as 10 |
which could serve the most appetz-
ing and substantial lunches at the |
smallest cost.
The senior class was entertained az 1
dinner by Mr.. and Mrs g. II. Iolls.
parents Of one Of the graduates. Their
home was decorated with the class
colors, special attention being given
10 the dining room. The centerpece
OF the dining table was a large owl /
who. throughout the meal, gazed un-
al these young people who |
were prcsuming 10 contest his place
FOR wisdom. The menu so far as pos
sible carried out the color scheme Of
crimson and gray, while the favors
were small baskets in the class colors
filled with silver and red candy and
topped OF with a small kewpie dressed
in cap and gown.
After dinner the class was taken 10
ihe theatre. After theatre supper com
pleied The evening.
on Thursday evening. long before
opening hour, the auditorium was
filled TO capacity Friends OF the grad
yates occupied the front rooms while /
lhose interested in The school packed
every available space. Oglesby's Or 1
chestra furnished music during the
gathering OF the crowd and throughout
the evening as needed.
The Rev. Alfred Smith called the
meeting to order with a short invoca-
lion, The essays and orations were as
follows: mot on the Heights. but 1
Climbing Ralph X. Hoch, Woodside:
Why Believe in a League OF Nations"
Anna F. Walrayen, Camden: Good
roads a Public Asset John :. Webb. Il
Wyoming: "The Responsibilities OF
loung Woman, Myrtle VI. Pyott. Cam
len; THE Recompense," s. Elizabeth
oils. Wyoming. The address OF the
yening was made by Professor A. r..
paid, state commissioner Of cduca- ;
ion who in well chosen words. point
d out the advantages the pupils Of :
schools are enjoying and |
poke Of greater ones 10 follow John
Milling, superintendent Of schools for
.ent county presented the diplomas.
Relieving that English is the most
subject in the school cur
'culum today the local Board Of Edu-
gatloh had offered a prize to the pupil
u caesar Rodney school who should
''lle me hest essay. The award was
made To Miss Elizabeth Jolls. of Wvom-
ng. who was presented with a gold
MEDAL After the benedction friends
nd families gathered around Tho
raduates 10 offer felicitalsons Tbo
mars were removed from the fIoor ana
very zone present celebrated the close 40
successful year by enjoying a dance