Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-02-26
POCOMOKE HIGH
CELEBRATES I'D
Washington's Birthday Observed.
Large Crowd Present And In
teresting Program.

Tuesday, February 22d, was a gala
day at the Poconoke High School in
more ways than one, being observcd,
in euology, song and music, commem-
orative Of the birth of the greatest
American Born Citizen, who ranked!
First in War, First in Peace" and is
still holding first place in the hearts
of his Countrymen Secondly it was
occasion of the presentation by the
school-loving, loyal citizens of the
town, to the school of large and
handsome garrison flag made especi-
ally for the Pocomoke High School,
AS if to honor the day end the
events, the weather which had beer
furious and stolmful, abated its
gloom, and when the hour for the faa
hosting arrived and the bugle sound
ed the Call to Colors, the wind slack.
ened, he clouds sped away and "Old
Sol" shone forth in brilliant radiance
as though smiling welcome accom-
paniment to salute and cheers givcr
with a will by school, faculty and as
semblage as "Old Glory" was shot to
the staff head and unfurlcd it's proud
stripes to the waiting embraces of an
eager wind.
Two o'clock found the spacious reci-
tation rooms filed to crowding with
teachers, seniors, juniors, grammar
school and primary grades. TIL,
aisles and passages were throngeG
with the interested fathers and moth
ers of the pupils and also many of ou!
citizens who believe in education and
patriotism.
Mr.. Roger F. Vincent was in charge
Of the musical department which was
satisfactory and very pleasing in botl
the selection and rendering.
Program-Part
Opening Chorus-America, By the
School.
Invocation-Prof. H. F. Gilbert.
Ode to Washington-NIiss Lolett;.
Gillespie.
Biography of Washington Miss
Bertie Merrill.
Flanders Fields and answer-Miss
Cynthia Blaine.
Address-Mr. Godfrey Child. MIR.
Child spoke "Abodt Minute" and nc
told so much of sensible facts that VIC
should be pleased tc hear him speak
"About an Hour
Old Glory-Miss Charlotte Young.
Music.
PrOgram-Part
At the Call to Colors the classe"
were formed in close columns at the
front entrance, tie smaller scholars
in front, in charge of their teachers to
watch and salute the flag when hoist
ed. A color guard of the Senior stu
dents had charge of the work of rails
ing the flag and it was soon in place.
Mr.. Harlan Robertson was the
speaker and in a brief address, made
in exceedingly coed taste, he present
ed to the Pocomoke High School the
flag, which is the gift of it's patrons
of the city, and Will be daily remin
der to the faculty and students of the
interest felt in the school and its
work, and also symbolic of the alleg
lance they owe to their country.
Conservation Ode = Col. E. II.
Wardwell.
"The Flag We Love-" written for
the occasion, was iinely recited b.!
Miss Elizabeth Tull.
The band played "The Star Spangl
ed Banner" the salute in parting
cheers was given and the day wa:
done.
We cannot close this little account
of the great event without word of
praise to the students, the deport-
ment of whom was most commend
able, both for big ones and the little
ones. All are entitled to a high
r.eed of praise and their good behav-
icr crowned them with honor anC
glory to the delight of their teachers
and friends.
The faculty and student body of the
Pocomoke High School wish to ex-
PRESS their very sincere thanks to the
tatrons of the school whose generos
ity has made possible the purchase of
a handsome flag.