The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-17
GODDARD ALUMNI
IN FAMILY PARTY
Much Enthusiasm at Banquet Over the
Outlook for School De-
= velopment.

past 52 years that were larger than
that of yesterday burt there certainly
was never happier gathering OF
Goddard alumni than there was yes
terday, and perhaps never more sue
cessfu alumni day program. From
morning till night there was an almost
continual program of interesting
events, beginning at 1890 in the morn
ing and continuing well after 1890
last night. There existed a wonderful
feeling of good fellowship and an at
mosphere that breathed OF nothing
other than good cheer
Memories of the old school days were
aroused with many a hearty handshake
and welcome among classmates; the
attainments of the institution were re-
viewed with pride and admiration;
plans for its improvement were dis
cussed, the perpetuation OF the alumni
association was assured and the asso-
citation increased by 30 new members
Of the graduating class.
In the morning a short business
meeting preceded very interesting
program, and then at noon feast was
served at the alumni banquet to zoo
members of the alumni association and
80 members of the class of 81, go in
ALL President Charles H. Wishart, '0i,
of the alumni association, presided ad-
mirably as a toastmaster.
Principal r. L. Dawson, who is just
completing his first year as principal Of
the school, and very successful one
bnt he 4 nd ~ Nv
Wisharts call In a general way Mr..
Dawson reviewed the years work at
Goddard, expressing his belief that
much had been accomplished in that
period He was firm in the belief that
one of the most important attainments
Of the year was the organization
formed TO launch drive to increase
the income of the school.
Mrs. Flora Eaton Priest Of the class
of '73, the oldest class represented,
spoke most feelingly of her life at God
dard as a pupil and as teacher, and
laid particular stress upon the work
aud sacrifices of Miss Persis A. Thomp-
son, in whose memory the Thompson
memorial building stands. This woman,
for many years teacher at the school,
worked increasingly for its welfare, for
il was through her efforts and her life
savings. which she left to the school,
together with the funds raised through
her solicitation, that the building was
erected, Mrs. Priest read greetings from
several members of the classes in 70's,
who could not be present.
w. W. Lapoint of New York City,
80, reviewed the athletic days of his
school life and compared them with
those Of to-day, featuring the modern
day athletes of the school in Lawton
Witt, the crack player with the Phila-
delphia Athletics. who has been in the
race with the best batsmen of the
American lesgue this season. Mr. La
point declared that many others in MI
walks of life owed their success TO
the training received at Goddard.
"Brother BILL G5, was next intro
duced, but instead of being an Elk or
merely brother alumnus il was toast
master Wishartis brother. Attorney
William Wishsrt of this city Broth
err BIZ expressed his deep satisfaction
at the activities under way to solicit
funds for the school
Duane White OF Boston, %, was
asked to speak on the Boston banquet,
and in reply made a nice review Of the
banquet held in Boston last April, TAX
ing the opportunity TO extend an invi-
tation TO all for the 1922 Boston alum
nj banquet.
Rev. Clinton L. Scott, 90. who since
arriving in Barre Sunday 70 give the
baccaulaureate address has been called
upon at various times TO speak, re-
ferred to himself As being called upon
for all kinds of work during his visit.
II have now made application for
position as chaplain at the school, he
jokingly declared He continued his re
marks Of the morning by calling at
tention to the condition of the build
ing and need Of money from the alum
nj to begin the work OF repairs. At his
request Miss Holland gave a report of
canvas made among Boston alumni,
which yielded contribution of 81 200
in few days and promises for sub
scription of several thousand more, for
the emergency school fund.
Judge Stanley c. Wilson, 'a6, empha
sized the need Of money for the school
and expressed belief that the alumni
were ready to respond most heartily TO
the call soon to be made upon them. |
Mrs. Stella Averill, "a, extended a
most cordial invitation TO the class Of
'2l to Join the alumni association. |
making at this time a plea for better
attention 10 the study Of English. She
deplored the growth of slang as a me
dunn of expression and sincerely |
wished that the school might empha-
size even more the dire necessity Of
good English.
Ralph Reid. president Of the senior
class. made a fine reply. and in behalf |
of the class assured the association |
that he and his classmates felt hon
ored to be part Of that body, with ever |
a mind to work for the good Of the old |
school.
Carl c. Dudley Of Bryant Pond. Ne.
who this week made his first visit back |
TO Goddard since his graduation in ~, |
regretted he located in corner Of New |
England so far from Barre. thus being /
deprived of the opportunities Of at
tending the school oommencements |
more frequently. Mr. Dudley. who was
introduced as some second baseman."
commented on athletics and the fact
that students and teachers Of this
school had always been intimate
friends in studies and athletics.
Fred E. kimhall of Burlington. s..
president Of the board of trustees.
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