The Alaska daily empire., 1923-05-18
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS
FIVE GRADUATE FROM DOUGLAS H. S.;
 1nE|LE DELIVERS FINE ADDRESS


 At one of the most successful commencement exercises ever held in Douglas, the parting words of the 1923 graduating class of the Douglas High School were heard by a well filled house in the Congre- gational Church last evening. :
 With the motto of the Class, Launched, But Not Anchored" in letters of the Class colors, snr- mounting bank of eyergreens, the stage was impressively decorated for the occasion.
 After the invocation by Dr. s. Hall Young, Rangnar Kronquist as salutatorian for his class delivered an oration entitled "The Goblins Will Get You Naming as the goblins, the three greatest hin-. dsrance of success-fear, discourage ment and worry, Rangnar related the effects of these goblins and reit- erated the determination of his classmates to put them to route whenever they should be encount cred. T ! The salutation was followed by. the, class song sung by the graduates and. then Salma Aalto gave an ora ton entitled Education" which was very appropriate and well de- 7. Hvered. A piano duet by Misses Mamie and Elizabeth Feusi was thoroughly appreciated.
 Martha Sey as valedictorian de- livered :. the parting words of her class to the parents and faculty. Kipling's formula for success "If" was used by her as the basis for one of the finest valedictory orations ever written. That "If'' is the for mula prescribed for success which the members of the Class might well use. said Miss Sey in her address.
 Following the valedictory, Miss Sickels sang a solo accompanied by piano and violin obligato, which was very pleasing.
 Territorial Secretary Karl Theile delivered the commencement address to the graduates, admonishing them to nurture the Alaska Spirit and to make the most of their lives
 Mir. Theile's Address.
 Ladies and Gentlemen; members of the graduating class of the Doug las High School: It is rare privilege to have a part in these interesting exercises tonight and thank you for it.
 .'This is supreme moment in the lives of you young ladies and gen. tlemen who have finished the course under Professor MitchelPs direction ~at this splendid school of yours.
 "The spirit of Douglas is more than locally famous.
 ''It extends beyond the Gastipeau Channel.
 ''The records you have made in the literary and athletic contests in the annual school meets have spread the fame of Douglas.
 s"The Territory boasts no better school than this from which you receive your diplomas, and in years to come you will look backward with pride and qualification of this event. ''Whatever the future may have III StOIc TUT yOu, lne- IdCI tudC you graduated from school in this new and wonderful domain will be treas ured fondly.
 You will live to see Alaska en- ter the Union.
 Mark the prediction!
 ''And you will ever be proud that you are Alaskans.
 Graduation is turning point in lffe-the beginning actually of one's career.
 ''Some of you, perhaps, will go to a university. 8 college or a normal school; others win not. "tt is not given to the average| boy or girl fp go beyond high school.
 "Whethsr your education stops| here or Is to be expanded, as Il hope, you have the foundation of success. is in every one of you to suc-l ceed.
 Every American hoy or. girl to- day; has success within his reach. Representatives. are before you. [ sGrasp them. Co forth with confidence in your selves .'Go forth with the Alaska Spirit. | s'It is the fndomitable spirit-thel unconqusFabie spirit-that does not t4oV zf133uf1ss sss.< aa'ss s<ksa sst@-s Af ss