The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1920-05-21
CLOSING OF SCHOOL
Exercises In Rathdrum Are
Well Attended.

GaTke CIuWuS nave dLleuueu Lne
cx rcises and entertainments mark
ing the close OF the school year in
Rathdrum. Two more events remain.
the high school commencement
exercises in the community church
tonight and the eighth grade exercises
lu the same building Saturday
evening.
The baccaiaureate sermon was
preached Sunday evening by Rev. R.
G Michael of Spirit Lake before the
graduating class Of 1920 and large
congregation Of students, teachers
parents and friends Mr. Michael
spoke words Of cheer, hope and advice,
touching upon the fact that in
finishing high school the students.
while having learned much in their
studies, have really but built the
foundation for the real education to
IOiIO"' LuuSolIOu, bC Sdlus Is HUl
broad nor complete, unless itlncludes
physical, intellectual and spiritual
development The program was
given as announced last week. Sup't
l.. o Swenson announced events to
follow and extended cordial invita-
ton to the public to attend.
On Tuesday evening crowded
house was entertained by the students
with the senior class play. "MiSs
Molly" given at Fraternal hall. The
play was two-act comedy and was
we'll received by the audience, those
taking part displaying considerable
histIicnic skill and doing credit to
their school and their director, Miss
Gerriets. Students taking part in
the play were Louis Satchyell,
Stewart Skinner, Myrtle Erpsberger,
Hazel McCheyne. Lawrence Edelbute,
Linda McCoid, Martha Wickerts
heimer aud Pearl Aldrich. The
proceeds of the play and sale of ice
cream will be used to buy the best of
music records for the high school
graphophone.
The May festival given by the
primary department on the high
school campus east OF the building
Wednesday afternoon was we'll
attended, The weather was ideal for
such a pageant. Pupils of Miss
Lundy, Miss Layton and Miss Starkey,
appropriately costumed, appeared iu
singing games, songs, and dances,
aud The Crowning of the May
Qieen," play directed by Miss Mar
J1rie Starkey. Frances Rosis was the
Queen. Pupils who had parts
In the play were Josephine
Barnes, Jean Kruger, Burton Young,
D1rothy McCheyne, Wava Chambard,
Frances Rosis, Mildred Brock, Eta
smith, Florence Luiten, Ellen
VDonnell, Grace McCheyne, Howard
Blrnes, LLOYD Trueblood, Valeen
v Donnell. Edwin Sylvester. Donald
Kruger and Grace Chambard. The
numbers were interspersed with
selections by the Juvenile band,
directed by Mr.. f. G. Hart. Il
was the first public appearance of the
SIX young band boys and the audience
was pleased with their music The
primary department closed the
| rogram with "America," Salute TO
the Flag" and ''Star Spangled
banner" The entire pageant was
enjoyed by all who attended.
Mr.. d. B. He'll of Spokane will
deliver the address at the high school
commencement exercises at the
community church this evening.
diplomas will be presented to Myrtle
ErnSberger, Melinda McCod and
Stewart Skinner, graduates of the
class of 1920.
% Saturday evening County Supt
Ii q Egbers will present certificates
vi graduation to twelve or more
members of the eighth grade class
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