The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-07


and eight masters degrees wer
granted this morning at the twenty
seventh annual commencement of tn,
University of Idaho. The commence
ment address was delivered by DR.
Henry Baldwin Ward, head of the de
partment of zoology of the Universit,
of Illinois and national president 0
Sigma XII, honorary scientific frater
nifty. Addresses were made by Gov
ernor D. W. Davis, DR.. E. A. Bryan
state commissioner of education, an6
Mrs. J. G.. H. .Graveley, Boisl, presi
dent of the state board of education
The ceremony of comforting the de
grees was impressive. Diplomas were
presented by DR.. A. H. Upham, presi
dent of the university The deans o1
the respective colleges when called
upon after saluting the president call
ed upon the candidates for degrees t(
stand. President Upham then reac
the names of the candidates and each
graduate stepped forward to the stage
to receive his or her diploma.
In Academic Gowns
All members of the graduating class
wore caps and gowns of black. Mem
bers of the faculty were in full
academic costume signifying their de-
grees. On the stage were the deans
of the colleges, Governor Davis, DR..
E. A. Bryan, Miss Ethel E. Redfield,
President Upham, other members of
the state board of education, and Miss
Ella Olesen, registrar of the univer-
sity.
The candidates for degrees were
seated in the front and center section.
Members of the faculty were seated
in the section Immediately behind the
seniors and alumni were seated be-
hind the faculty Friends and rela-
tives of the graduates had seats re-
served for them and the undergradu-
ate students filled up the rest of the
auditorium.
The academic procession was i'm
pressive, headed by President Upham
and DR.. Ward, Governor Davis, DR..
Bryan, members of the state board of
education and faculty members. The
procession was formed at Ridenbaugh
hall at 10 o'clock ard the commence
ment exercises opened at 10:30. Mem
bers of the professional marched into
the auditorium to the PROFESSIONAL
played by the university orchestra,
with the audience standing.
Able Commencement Address
The Rev H. H. Mitchell, rector of
the Episcopal church, opened the ex-
ercises by giving the invocation. Dr.
Ward in his address on "The Strug-
gle Of Man with Wild Life in North
America" urged the graduates to be
of service to their fellow men and to
civilization
"The world looks to you," he said in
speaking to the graduates, 'as col
lege men and women to know, to lead,
and to do, as no man liveth unto
himself alone.
Education now is a matter of con-
Germ not only to the individual but a
matter of vital concern to the pub
lic," said DR.. e. A. Bryan in intro
ducing Governor Davis "It is now not |
only a privilege to receive an educa- |
ton but a duty and it is the duty of I
the state to provide that education
not for the individual but for the
state.'
DR.. Bryan referred to Governor
Davis as the commander in CHIEF. of
The educational forces of the state.
TT is a great pleasure" continued DR..
Bryan, ''to have Governor Davis here
n education and that we may recog
1ize the important work he has done
,or the best interests of this and other
educational institutions of the state.
Steadily from beginning to end edu
cation in the state of Idaho has had
he warm support of Governor Davis"
Idaho's Greatest Asset
'Tdaho's greatest asset-the gradu-
.4.,4 n
Tor Davis.
Imagine my feeling in taking part
n this program with all these dis
inguished educators My own edu-
alton was limited to the fourth
,rade That is one of the reasons
Why S am so vitality interested in edu
alton
"I am glad to be classed as a sup
orter of education. Idaho's greatest
esources are the graduates of her
Institutions Here is created the
pirit of solidarity, the unity, and the {
pirit of cooperation between young
nen and young women in the state.
Assume Responsibility II
make the best of your opporeuni-
les. Remain in Idaho and held con- {
erve the states great natural re-
0urces. The state looks upon you as [
eaders The state depends on you |
or great things. The cooperation
nd friendship you have developed
ere means great deal to Idaho. The
of these men in charge
f educational and governmental af-
airs will soon be on your shoulders.
lssume that responsibility like men
nd women.
zone hears of decay. I am not
earful of decay as long as our insti-
utions can turn out into the field
uch men and women as we have here.
'ou have a debt to society. Take an
ctive interest in affairs Of your COM
1unity, your state, and your govern
1ent.
A Duty To Know
"Your duty is to know Know the
ost of government in your commun-
" so that you can intelligently state
he facts to anvone desiring informa
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