Phoenix tribune., 1923-10-27
SPLENDID PROGRAM
RENDERED AT HIGH
School OCT. 18th

menf of the Phoenix Union High
School at the school building. Sth and
Jefferson streets on Friday afternoon,
October -, was a delightful affair
Long before time for the program to
begin, the chapel was filled to over
flowing with interested parents aad
friends who had come to inspect the
building and witness the exercises.
Mrs. A. c. Caldwell head of this de-
partment of the High School, presid-
ed as mistress of ceremonies and in
troduced the participants.
The welcome address was deliver
ed by Mrs. G. S. Rodgers. teacher of
English and American History. Her
remarks showed thorough prepara-
ton, and the welcome address was a
gem of rhetorical excellence. Prof
Ellis O. Knox, teacher of Science and
Athletics, next addressed the assem-
bly, on the subject: National Prog
ress in Education His remarks were
timely and well received Prof Knox
also proved his ability as an orator
Of the first class and the manner in
which he handled his subject showed
that he had given it much time and
study
vocal solo by Miss Claudia Grant
teacher of Domestic Science, was well
rendered and brought forth much ap-
plause. The Rev E. f. Burkhalter,
pastor of the Second Baptist church,
delivered an able address on the sub
ject: why Educate the Young?" As
a public speaker, DR.. Burkhalter show
ed marked ability, swaying his audi
ence at will with his profound logic
and matchless eloquence
Miss Sadie Walton, one of the
Sophomore students, convulsed. thrill
ed and delighted the audience with
humorous selection. Miss Walton ex-
hibited unusual ability as an elocu-
zionist and it is freely predicted that
there is great future for her in this
line. A saxophone and PIANO selec-
tion by Douglas Smith and Mrs. C. S.
Rodgers, was well rendered and elic-
tied much applause.
Mrs. w. c. Hackett, president of
the Phoenix Federation of Colored
Women's Clubs, read an excellent pa
per on Racial Progress in Educa-
ton" AS usual Mrs Hackett ham
died her subject in a masterful way,
presenting many facts and figures
which showed that the Colored peo-
pie have made real progress along
educational lines. Mrs. Nola Hamil-
ton delighted the audience with Sc
lect reading, rendered in that pleas
ing and inimitable manner of which
she is capable.
Mrs. Noble White premier musician
and prominent clubwoman of this city,
rendered difficult piano selection
that electrified the audience and
brought forth thunderous applause.
Mrs. Jessie James next addressed the
assembly on the subject: Pioneers
of Education in Arizona" Mrs. James
told Of the early struggles in which
she and others had engaged, to secure
for the Colored children of Phoenix
adequate school facilities, and of her
determination to continue the fight
for better and more modern build
ings and other equipment for the Col
ored school children of Phoenix. Mrs.
James said that like Theodore Roose-
welt, she believed that aggressive
fighting for the right is the greatest
sport in which anyone can engage"
Prof. Daniel F. Jantzen. principal of
the Phoenix Union High School, was
next introduced and gave a great and
helpful talk on the subject, "Educa-
tion for Citizenship" Among other
things. Prof. Jantzen said the great
objective of the founders of this coun-
try was to develop and make this a
wonderful commonwealth for free cit
liens. He further stated that educa-
tion played an important part in fit
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Prof Jantzen, like many other speak
ers, said that he considered the pres
ent Colored High School great step
in advance and that in time, more
Improvements would be made to take
care of the increasing population
among the Colored High School stu
dents. Prof Jantzen's remarks were
listened to attentively by the large
crowd and he was roundly applauded
lmpromptu addresses We're made by
Mrs. Allen Smith, Mrs ]. T. Lucas.
Mrs l. McPinion, Rev. M. Thompson,
Mrs. NJ. T. Phelps and A. R Smith
The principal address for the occasion