The citizen., 1920-05-13
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES
z. T. Dizney, Principal

NNN ~ 'fVAANil' wv AAl'ill Mffh Nlli
is distinguished by a greater num-
bcr Of public entertainments and
moro children participating.
The first number was a musical
one and was held in the College
Chapel, Monday evening. at 7:30.
This was the only occasion where
an admission fee was charged. The
lower grades rendered selections
appropriate to their departments.
The second part Of this number
was a Caniata Il the Seasons by the
upper grades.
The whole entertainment was well
received by the audience. Although
a pay affair, a fairly good audience
was in attendance.
This number was given as a di-
rect result Of The regular stand
ard graded music lessons put in
the school by the Woman's Club.
Mrs. Prof. King. teacher.
such gratifying results should
arouse the public TO the impor-
tance of music. So that WAYS and
means may be provided that hence.
forth. it he permanent part Of
tho public school curriculum.
The second event was on the
public school grounds, Tuesday
evening at 2:3O. This was the NAV
Festival, which was opened with a
Grand March from the front door
of the school building TO the West
side, where the main part Of The
program was given. The long
double file column halted when the
van reached the steps on the West
side. Here the director gave the
command for the column 10 sepa-
rate for the reception Of the Nav
Queen. Back Of the lines. a royal
procession was approaching. A car
riage artistically decorated with
patriotic colOrs and flowers. drawn
by a retinue Of attendants and in
the carriage was the May Queen.
Miss Ruth Johnson. Her maid of
honor was Lola Abney: both of /
whom were appropriately adorned
and DECORATED. The procession filed
down between The long lines. The
pathway of the procession was
strewn with flowers provided for
the occasion by the children.
Then came the interesting cere-
mony, the crowning Of the Nav
Queen. After this, the lines /
into the school building
and came out for the flag drill.
This march began in double file
and ended in a solid column. eight
abreast. At the appointed time and
place. the leader called halt" and
right about, face" Each pnpiI
was provided with two flags. All
were then facing the leader on
the steps Of the Wes, side door.
Al the sound of the whistle. the
columns spread into a massive
rectangle. Then followed the beau
titul patriotic flag drill. At the
conclusion of this drill, the school
sang The Star-Spangled Banner"
Then the massive column was mus
tered out in regular order so they
could join the rest Of the audience
in witnessing the performance Of
the lower grades around the MAY
Poles. Here four grades entertained
the onlookers with the beautiful
feats Of the May Pole.
The graduation exercises were
held in the Upper Chapel, 100.
Thursday evening
A splendid patriotic pageant was
given by the school, followed by an
arousing address TO the graduates
by DR.. James Watt Raine Of Berea
College.
The school and public may well
'eel proud Of this fine group Of
yeung people.
The principal presented diplomas
o the following:
VIM. Mason Adams, Lola Abney, ,
ethel Combs. Leeta Derthick, Hills
Dcrthick, Nancy Godbey, Clara
irifiln, Louie Gabbard. Paul John
ION. Ruth Johnson, Nancy Jones.
Mildred Kinnard, Bessie Ledford ,
Toward Pennington.
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