The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
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There were several things of unus- ual interest to me at the Howard com mencement to which I wish to call the attention of my readers as feel that they are worth featuring even now in connection with a denominationaleco lege.
 l am friend of education whether | it be denominational, fostered by the state, or carried on by private in dividuals. I am in close touch with religious as well as secular education in Alabama, and because of it, l un- hesitatingly am in favor of both kinds and would not weaken but strengthen beth. s The elementary schools, the high schools, the agricultural schools, the normal schools, the colleges and uni versailles all have a part in the edu- cational system of any state which seeks to do its full duty by it's chii- drcn and whenever any denomination wishes to further the cause of educa- tion through schools which teach their beliefs I think they are not only with in their rights but should be encour- aged, for by so doing they relieve tfre state from being charged with teaching sectarian religion.
 One of the first things to attract my attention on arriving at the college was a group of prominent Creeks surmised from their presence on the campus and in the college halls that one of their countrymen was to grad uate. I do not mean that they were not Americans. for I am sure that all of them as well as the young man who got his diploma are proud to pc known as American citizens. l merely used the term Greek to differentiate their race.
 It was a novel and a pleasing site to see so many of them at Howard and to watch their enthusiastic ap- plause when Nicholas Lamprinides got his sheepskin. They did well 10 pc proud of the young man; representa- tive of their countrymen, who two
 
 but who at present. according to the words of Dean Eagles in the presenta- ton of his diploma, said: Nlchoias' is sure enough orator.
 accidentally learned an interest," ing bit of gossip. W. E. Bohannon' director of the summer school and pro- lessor of education at Howard was the recipient at the hands of NICHOLAS Lamprinides a handsome leather case cc ntaining a complete toilet and shaw ing outfit accompanied by note or appreciation for all that he had done for his pupil. It wasn't case oi fearing a Greek bearing gifts as Nick had passed his examination pe- fore he made the presentation. It shows how the Greeks do things
 II also saw small but distinguished eroup of Jews headed by Dr. Morris Newfield. I noted his wife and Mrs Louis Gelders and others. l thought it was just the interest the scholarly rabbi was showing in an lnstitutioii in. which for several years he gener-
 
 ously gave his services as the profess sars of Hebrew. l was pleased, how ever, to learn that he and Mrs New field had come to see their son Semon Gilman get his diploma.
 could truthfully say that at the commencement l had seen Jew, Greeh get their diplomas, but if addeu | "barbariane I fear would get lneo Trouble, So I will just say and Sap lists both male and female q hate 10 use the latter term, never have iheu to see it in print and it grates on my ears, and 1 only do so as IL ioiio"s scripture) Talk about church union anu he tier feeling between denominations heinz but a dream when here within our gates in one of our colleges JeW' Greek and Baptists stood side py slue to receive the reward of their workihs together in the shape of parchment Another unique incident was the grantins of diplomas to Mr. and Mrs W. T. Edwards. It was touchins sight to see the young wlte or 'ne consecrated young preacher arise run her seat in the audience to go upon the stage to stand beside him. II was tvpical of the new day when wives or ministers are realizing that to De true !helpmates they must fit themseiVes I educationally to share in the intei- lcctually as well as the home life or Their husbands.
 But l have saved for the last the greatest example of grit, for Mrs M. J. Cain. who received her diploma walked in the footsteps of her lovely dauehter. Cecilia, who two years be- forc had been granted hers. Mrs. Cain for 13 years has been teacher in the public schools. The instances nave given ought to stir every boy and giri lin Birmingham to make up their minds ito finish at some college.
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