Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
CHARLES TOWN GRADED AND
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

The commencement week began
with the reception to the graduating
class of the Charles Town High
School on Friday night, Nav 22nd.
The reception was held in the
Graded School building. Miss Dor
othy Watson, who was in charge of
the committee, had arranged most
entertaining program.
Hanging Out the Wash, a color.
ed character sketch, was given in
delightfully."- realistic manner by
Misses Katie Leslie and Madeline
NORRIS.
Mr.. Breneman rendered "Gipsy
Trail and Somewhere a Voice is
Calling.
Mr.. Granville Sydnor sang, to ban
jo accompaniment. Il Never Know
How | Loved You.
Mrs. Dick gave reading. "Train-
ing Husband, and Lorna Shull
contributed piano solo. The read
ing of the "Class Prophecy by
Frances Davenport, the "Class VIII
by Ann Wilson and songs by the
school completed the program, after
which all were invited to the lower
hall, which was tastefully and arts
tically decorated in the Glass colors,
pink and white). Delightful re-
freshments were served and a
pleasant social hour was enjoyed by
ALL
On Monday afternoon, May 25th,
the May Day exercises were held on
the High School lawn.
Though the weather felt like
March instead of May at the appoint
ed our, four o'clock, a large and en-
thusiastic throng of patrons and
friends of the school gathered to
witness one of the prettiest pagents
ever given, on like occasion, in the
history of the school
The walk from the High School
building to the throne, which was
erected at the end of the walk, was
strewn with roses and mock orange.
Miss Mae Printz, member of the
graduating class was chosen Queen,
and was crowned with elaborate
ceremony. The MAY Pole" dance,
the "Minuet' and the "Spring"
tiance were gracefully rendered. The
bright costumes of the dancers and
attendants, the rich green of the fol-
iage and the beautiful green lawn
combined to make scene of rare
beauty.
Wednesday, May 9th, the exer-
cises of the Charles Town Graded
School were held in the Graded
School auditorium.
The exercises began with the pri-
mary grades at $3.50 A. M, followed
by the intermediate grades at 1920
and concluded with the exercises of
the Junior High and presentation of
the eighth grade diplomas at 800
PM. T
The auditorium and all available
space from which a glimpse of the
stage could be seen from adjoining
rooms was filled for each event
The exercises of the primary depart
ment are always attractive and were
more than usually so this year. The
little folk showed careful training,
and the costumes were very effective.
The following program delighted all
present.
Song Father, We Thank Thee"
Recitation CONRAD Goodwin
Exercise May Baskets
Play Mother Goose Health Rhymes
Recitation ..--.!--E Eli Wiener
Exercise ..-.-..-----...---. Dolly's Lullaby
By ten little girls.
Exercise Until Next September
Song -----..-..--.-.-...---.-----.--- Robin
Presentation of First Grade Certifi-
Gates
Exercise --......--........---.... May Time
Recitation Clyde Hummer
Exercise. Plans for Vacation
Recitation-Queer Teachers
Frank Smith
Recitation-Bed in summer
Mary Brook Harold
Exercise-Barefoot Boys by boys
Exercise-Dolly's Lullaby
Helen Lugar
Song Little White Daisy
Exercise-Good Children by boys
Drill-The May Queen-2nd grade
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