The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-05-28
GRADS" RECEIVE
THEIR DIPLOMAS
Twenty-six Graduate From Denisor
High School Gather at Opera
House Friday Evening
DEAN w. +. RUSSELL SPEAKER
Alumni Party Held on Thursday Eve.
ming at Carnegie Club Room sand
Was a Unique Affair. 49,.

The annual high school commence
ment exercises were brought to a
close on Friday evening when the
twenty-six bright young graduates
who have completed the prescribed
course received their diplomas. The
exercises were held in the opera house
and were largely attended. The high
school chorus rendered a pleasing
musical selection as the opening num-
iber of the program. Dean w. F. Rus
sell, Of the State university, was the
speaker OF the evening. and he deliv-
cred an address of unusual interest.
Dean Russell has recently returned
from Siberia, where he spent some
time doing government work along ed
ucational lines, and his account Of
conditions in that country was appall-
ing. His address was full Of good ad-
vice for the members Of the class.
whom he likened to the nobility Of the
country, inasmuch as the leaders OF
today are the men and women of
trained minds. He urged upon the
class the necessity OF further educa-
tfon in order to make success in the
world, and he said that the educated
young people rank as the kings and
queens of the world.
Following the address Everett Nos
relius, president OF the class of 1919,
presented the mantle to the class of
1920, which was received and respOnd-
ed to by Carroll Weberg, as president,
ISupt C. e. Humphrey then spoke
briefly and presented the class to AL
bert Helsley, who after short talk,
presented them with their diplomas.
Glass Play Wednesday Evening
The class play, Miss Hobbs" was
given son Wednesday evening, and ev-
cry seat in the opera house was occu-.
pied on this occasion. This play was
up to the usual standard of all high
school plays and was greatly enjoyed
by all present. The cast as whole
did exceptionally we'll and great cred
1t is due Miss Hedwig Brodersen, who
without any assistance coached the
actors and superintendent the play.
Miss Henrietta Hobbs, the leading
chaa1etsss cieverls portrayed by
Ruth Silletto and her gradual change
fiance Of Wolff Kingearl brought forth
many humorous scenes. The part of.
Wolff Kingsearl was very ably taken
by Kverett Norelius, who seemed
very much at ease on the stage and
took his part exceedingly well. Zella
GillmOr as Mrs Beula Kingsearl and
her husband Percival .Kingsearl, TAX
en- by Paul Gebert, played a very I'M
portant part in bringing the above
mentioned young people together, al
though their, own matrimonial career
was not the happiest because of their
failure to understand each other. The
part Of the maiden aunt, Miss Susan
Abbey, was very we'll taken by Alta
Schafer, as was also the butler.
Charles, represented by Henry Brod-
ersen, who appeared in the first act
wearing his livery underneath his
street clothing, much to the disgust of
his employers, Mr.. and Mrs. Perciyal'
Grace Hawley took the
part Of Miss Millicent Farey. the bos-
ON friend OF Mrs. Kingsearl, and act
ed her part in a most pleasing manner
Loyal lStrahan as George Jessop, Miss
Farey's fiance, also carried his part
very we'll Carl Fastje acted the part
Of Captain Sands, typical old sea
captain, and Maria Lehmberg took the
part of the maid servant. The entire
play went through without a hitch and
those taking part are to be congratal-
lated on the success of the perform
ance.
Alumni Party Thursday Evening
On Thursday evening a unique
party was held at the club rooms,
which was attended by about seventy
five members and guests Of the
high school alumni The pro.
gram as arranged was divided into
three parts, and was of military ma