Phoenix tribune., 1923-06-08
REV. NJ. THOMPSON
DELIVERS ADDRESS
TO "RI" GRADUATES

The commencement exercises for
the colored students of the Phoenix
Union High school began Friday May
25, when the students were given a !
picnic outing near Jcint Head This
was followed by the baccalaureate !
sermon on Sunday May q by the
Rev. A. c. Moore at the A. NJ E. |
church. All the students, their parents, |
teachers and friends were present to
hear this sermon, pronounced one of
the best ever delivered to High school
graduates.
On Monday evening, the 2S, the
graduation exercises were held at the
high school auditorium and the Rev.
M. Thompson delivered the commen-
cement address. His discourse was
forceful, eloquent and full of logic.
The auditorium was filled with people !
who came to witness the closing ex-
ercises.
Diplomas were presented to Andrew
Wallace, Floyd Johnson, Cora Smith,
Lille Mae Anderson. Helen Brown and
Gladys Coleman.
The grand finale was the annual
banquet Tuesday night in the Arts
building. Over $50 were seated around
the festive board and repast fit for
king was served in elegant style. |
Mrs. Mary Turner, a cateress of re-
nown, had charge of the preparation
and serving of the banquet and was
ably assisted by staff of competent
walters and mattresses. Principal d. F.
Jantzen, j. NJ. Stewart, president of
the Board of Education Amos A. Belts
member, together with their wives
We're present at the banquet and each
male member said an appropriate toast. |
Mrs. C. b Caldwell, senior teacher in
this division Of the High school, pre-
sided as toastmistress and introduced
the speakers. Aside from the members /
Of the school board, the following were
called upon to speak: Mr. L. K. Wal /
lace, Mrs. Allen Smith, Prof. P. Lam !
dry. A R. Smith, Mrs. E. L. Clayton. |
Mr.. Allen Smith, Prof. E. o. Knox. |
Omphie Coleman, Andrew Wallace,
Constance Hall.
A vocal number by the school, un-
der the direction of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Rod.
gers, one of the teachers in this divi-
sion, brought forth applause The bene-
diction was said by the Rev. A. C. !
Caldwell.
Following is complete program of
the exercises held Monday night, May
2S:
Prayer --.-..--------......... Rev. A. c. Moore
Chorus, awake with the Lark"
--------.----------.---.-- School
Salutatory ..,.,.-.-....-.... Andrew Wallace |
Trio. "William Tell Lott) ...................
.... Emily, Nokomas. and Cora Smith
Visions and Ideals Floyd Johnson
Two Part Chorus (Waner) ................
----..-...-......--..-.---..-..-.. Six Girls
Forest Conservation Gladys Coleman
Solo, MAY Morning" (Denza)
---.---.....--------..-.-..---.-.- Sarah Smith /
CLASS Review Lily Mae Anderson
Duet Dawn of May CBerger) ..........
-.-.--.. Roberta Williams. Constance Hall
Class VIII ..-.--.-..,..-...... Helen Brown |
Hail, orpheus, Hail" (DeReef) .......
.............. Sobool /
instrumental Solo ................ Cora Smith
a Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 2,
Diszt)
b. IF were a Bird, I'd fly to
Thee" (Henselt)
Annual Address 49,. Rev. M. Thompson
Chorus, Life Of Youth" (GeibeD
------------'----- SclOOl
Presentation of Glass ..........
.---.-.-.... Principal Daniel F. Jantzen
Presentation of Diplomas ............-...
]. NJ Stewart, Pres of the Board of
Education.
Benediction .--.......,.... Rev. A. c. Moore
Leaving For Calf.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM shannon Of 121 |