Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
WOODSTOCK ACADEMY GRADUATES
 CLASS OF TWELVE THIS SEASON
DIPLOMAS ARE PRESENTED BY REV FRANK H. BIGELoW AT LARGELY ATTENDED EXERCISES IN
 ACADEMY HALL
Elton Huntington Hooker speaksMs Miriam E. Ware Star
 Schoar.-Seniors Hold Reception

An even dozen pupils of Woodstock Academy were graduated this year. and they received their diplomas at exercises held in the school halt last Friday evening. There was an unusu- ally large attendance. and after ev- erythlng was over. everyone voiced great appreciation and enjoyment in tine program of the evening.
 Elon Huntington Hooker. Ph D., of New York City, gave the address of the occasion. and he so delighted his audience that his hearers were hap py to have been present and heard him speak. The diplomas were pre- sented by Rev. Frank II. Bigelow, rec tor of Christ church. Pomfret. who in doing so, spoke briefly and helpfully to those into whose hands he placed the coveted parchments.
 Nils, Ware Prize Student
 Miriam Estelle Ware, with an aver age of 9l per cent, achieved the high est scholarship rank among the i2 graduates, and Judith Sylvia Johnson. with an average of s9 per cent. was second highest in scholarship. The 10 other graduates were:
 Elsa Sophia Johnson, Doris Harriet Lindeman, Lester Williamson Gallup. Caroline Alice Cross, Harold David Carpenter. Carl Gustave Teller. Regi- nald Pike, Hazel Phoebe Sheldon. Ilo Louise Sullard, Luke Edward White.
 The following was the graduation program in full:
 Commencement March, Roberta Hudson. Woodstock orchestra; prayer. Rev. Frank Hoffnagel Bigelow; ehor- us, '.rhe Beautiful Blue Danube, Johannn Strauss: address, Elon Hunt ington Hooker, Ph.D., of New York City; chorus, "The Glory of the Lord, !" Handel overture, "Caliph of Bag dad" A Boieldieu, Woodstock orches- tra; presentation of diplomas, Rev. Frank Hoffnagel Bigelow; cantata, Barbara Frietchie," Jules Jordan i; announcements; recessional, Roberta Hudson, Woodstock orchestra.
 Mir. Bowen Introduces Speakers
 Elon Huntington Hooker, Ph.D., speaker of the day, and Rev. Frank H. Bieelow, who presented the diplo- mas, were introduced in an admirable manner by Clarence Winthrop Bowen of Woodstock Music was furnished by the Woodstock orchestra and the Woodstock Academy chorus. The un- dergraduate members of the Acade- my. led by Vernon Wetherell, school marshal, acted as guard of honor for Che seniors, who were conducted with appropriate form to their seats on the platform.
 In introducing the speaker Mr. Bow en called attention to the fact that Doctor Rockers grandfather. General Hooker, had once marched over the hills of N oodstoek. Mr. Bowen alsa spoke of having been associated with the speaker during the past winter in the famous Valley of the Kings, add ing that both had visited the tomb of King Tut-Ankh-Amen.
 Sing and Cheer Alma Mater
 Maurice F Childs. principal of the Academy, when introduced by Mr. Bowen, extended the usual invitation Go alumni to join in the lawn exercises end the time-honored tribute of song and cheer for Alma Mater. Announce ment was made of the award of the Ely Hall prize. Ilo Sullard received this honor in consideration of her es- say on Music which had been selected by an able group of judges from 40 essays submitted. Honorable mention was accorded Burton Harrison, presi- dent of the class of 1926. for his 5000 word essay on "The Old New Eng land Sabbath"
 Mention should be made of two productions of outstanding excellence in the afternoons program of music. An overture, "Caliph of Bagdad, gave the Woodstoek orchestra, inciud- ing three members of the graduating cisss, an opportunity to show its best talent. As led by Nelson Frink this number constituted . masterpiece of precision, interpretation, and expres. sion. The choral work led by Miss Marguerite c. Burns, paid high trib ute to her combined appreciation Of music and quality of leadership. In this Miss Burns was ably assisted at the piano by Miss Constance F. Grigg, member of the Woodstock Academy faculty Miss Burns and her chorus were at their best in the cantata, Barbara Frietchie." In the solo parts Miriam F. Ware gave proof of nnusu- al ability and easily won the highest appreciation.
 Alumni Association Meets
 Following the commencement and lawn exercises, meeting of the Alum nj Association was called to order by the president. William C. Child. Min utes of the last meeting and the report of the treasurer were read by Mrs, William Gallup. The following off. cers were elected: President, William C. Child; vice presidents, Miss Ethe E. Upham, Miss Helen Perley, Mis: Emma Allen, Edmund Anderson; sec retary and treasurer, Mrs. William Gallup; executive committee, Princi pal Maurice F. Childs, ex-officio, Miss Rilla Child, Albert Williams, Edwin l Wilcox; editor Woodstock Academy l Cleaner, Mrs. William Gallup. Seniors Entertain
 Commencement festivities came tC a brilliant close in the senior reception | Friday night Arrangements were ir charge of the class officers: Miriam E. Ware. president; Luke E. White vice-president; Doris H. Lindeman l secretary: Judith s. Johnson, treasur CT. The receiving line comprised members of the senior class and th' ! following patronesses: Mrs. Maurice l Childs, Mrs. Charles Perry. Mrs. vii # q aH.