Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-20
C0NY HIGH FRESH MEN PRESENT
BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN FLAG
WITH INSPIRING PROGRAM

\ beautiful silkcn American flag
was the gift of the Freshman class
of Cony High school to the school,
at the annual Freshman presentation
which was held Tuesday evening at
Assembly hall. This flag with a
standard and cover was for use in
Assembly hall. where it viii be dis
played at all assemblies and forms
a most appropriate gift.
The speech of presentation was
made by Howard stiles, who said
that as was the custom. the Fresh
man class was making a gift to the
school and had chosen one which
would always remind them Of their
duty to their country. lie pledged
the allegiance of the class to the fla g
and asked that all should ever be
mindful of the flag and It's ideals.
Frank llewins, chairman of the
Board of Education officially accept
cd the flag on behalf of tho school
Mr.. HeWins. in his speech of accept
ance congratulated the members Of
the class upon the successful year
which they have finished and advised
that each and every one should make
every effort TO finish their schooling
at C0nN, as although they might bet
ter themselves temporarily by leaving
school, they would pay dearly for il
later
The presentation Of gift by the
Freshman class he termed most
beautiful idea, bringing the students
closer to the school. He consratu-
lated them upon their selection of
the flag for which many men have
laid down their lives. ard for which
many moro have fought In closing
he expressed the hope that they would
ever hc mindful Of its ideals and help
10 porpetuatc them in the homes and
country as we'll rs in the school.
Herbert Folsom. on behalf of the
American Legion made n short speech
OF appreciation. He said that it was
but few Years ago that the German
hCrdcS were starting upon move
ment for world dominion. little think =
ing that tho United States would he
drawn into the war. When it became
apparent that they would be en-
gagged in this war. Germany belit-
tied our army and navy and through
spies. traitors and bolshevists. en-
dCavorcd to dampcn the patriotism
OF the American people. who even
then were 1lockinC to the defense Of
their flag. Before the war was over
5.G00.000 mon were in the service of
the country, 100000 of whom were
overseas.
They gave up their homes. friends,
parents and all they held dear, to pre-
vent the trampling of their flag in
the dust. Fired with patriotic enthu-
Siasm the people chccred the flag
" hen the boys went across and still
more loudly cheered when they re-
turned, but soon they forgot, and to-
day it passes almost unnOticed, its
meaning seemingly forgotten, its re-
spcCt neglected.
Tonight this Freshman class is
sowing in COny High school the seed
of patriotism. They are placing on
this platform tho Stars and Stripes
whose sikcn folds will greet each
student every morning of the school
wear. 1t is placed here that they may
each day stand and pledge allegiance
to the hag-that they may come to
realize its true meaning-that they
may learn to love it and all that it
stands for and sooner or later.
should tho call he made, they will be
ready and willing to give their all
that it shall never fail to wave. "O'er
the land of tho free and the Home
of the brave
A most excellent patriotic program
was presented before the prcScnta-
ton Of the gifts. and following this,
Mr.. Folsom. on behalf Of the Amori
can Legion presented a beautiful
modal to Miss Margaret Leuchtcr,
who wrote the winning essay in the
recent American Legion contest.
The program was as follows:
Chairman. Bernard Lapidus. prosi-
TlE.N Inv
the orcheStra: The History of the
American Flag. Gladys Young: Lot
the Flag Wave" Maxine Saunders;
Piano Solo, Ida Drapllin; Our Flag
and Other Flags. Clyde Boaton; No-
cal Solo. Gertrude Parker: "a
Toast to the lag" Charlotte Carleton: