The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-05-28
CLASS OF Sc YOUNG
PEOPLE GRADUATE
VERY LARGE AUDIENCE ENJOYS
SPLENDID PROGRAM LAST
EVENING y
W. |. NOLAN SPEAKER
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF
STATE DELIVERS THE CON-
MENCEMENT ADDRESS


Class OF 1925 of the Sank Centre
High School at the Junior School
Auditorium last evening attracted an
audience that completely flled the
large Junior High School Auditorium.
After a song by the Mixed Glee
Club of the High School under the dl-
rection of Miss Dorothy Scott, Harry
Palmer Salutatorian, formally opened
the program. Harry is clear think
er and he made most eXcellenC iii
preston in a common sense ADDRESS,
the main thought of which that ed
ucation can either be blessing or a
curse to mankind. He likened it
unto a river-either dirty or sluggish
and a breeder of disease, or clean and
pure, ripping down the rapids for
the benefit of humanity. He conclud-
ed his address by expressing the ap-
probation of the Class of '25 to their
Parents, to the Schools Board, the
Faculty and all friends who had made
MANY sacrifices to assist them in Sc
curing a high school education.
After a song by the Girls Glee
Club the valedictorian, Violet jose
phineF ukiken, was fitting represen-
tative for the Honor student OF this
most excellent Class. She urged her
classmates to be as diligent in after
life as they had been in the class
room. expressing sincere regret that
this was probably the last time that
all the members would ever meet to-
pether as a Glass. She gave touch
ing farewell to her classmates, the
School Board and Faculty.
Supt. Falk briefly introduced the
sneaker of the evening, Lieut.. Gov.
Nolan of Minneapolis, incidentally re-
ferring to him as an Irishman. Mr..
Nolan said that while it was quite
true that his ancestors were Irish
h., knew only one nationality-that
of an American. as
TIE gentleman came to Sank
Centre recommended as speaker OF
ability and he held the large aud
fence for over an hour with an Ad-
dress full of serious sense, patriotism
and humor
In referring to the office of Lieu
tenant Governor which he holds he
said that it was not particularly nee
essary. After he had finished his
duties as presiding officer of the SEN
ate he was in the same position as a
Crown Prince waiting for an oppor-
tunity to succeed to; the throne.
Mr.. Nolan said that the character
of a man was no better than his
thoughts Every man is much alike
after the veneer is removed. He
said he felt extremely sorry for the
young man who felt there was no
chance for him. This young man is
thinking along wrong lines. Every
one should have a definite! ambition.
He may not reach his goal, but if he
keeps persisistently at it he will
reach somewhere.
Physical handicaps would not keen
4 tcd man down. To prove this he
told the story of the life Of Mike
bowling, Minnesota farmer boy
who lost both limbs, one arm, and
all Of his fingers on the remaining
han by freezing. Mike did not give
up but made brilliant success of
life. following the close of the
World War. Mr.. Bowling was sent all
over tie United States and England
to mix with disabled men and inspire
them with their chance Of success
Few, If any of them were as badly
manned as was Mr.. Bowling.
''To be a young man or woman at
this day and age is great privilege"
said Mr.. Nolan. "They are standing
upon a great threshold of activity.
There is nothing wrong with Ameri-
ca-and never has been. 1t is a
great privilege to be an American
citizen.
Opportunities lie ahead today as
Tho oo,1y, fry ooodc soma
leaders today as never before. These
leaders must come from the boys and
girls who are graduating at this time
from all of the public schools OF
America"
Mr.. Noian's address greatly pleas
ed the large audience. !.
In presenting the Class to President
p. r. Hansen of the School Board
Supt. Falk impressed upon them that
"the Diploma was not an assurance
of success in life. Success was de-
pendent upon the efforts OF the IN
d;yidua,. The School Board and Fac
ulty ha0 given the Class their, best
efforts in assisting them through the
High School course, but each one
must work out his own destiny. The
enthusiasm of youth will carry you
far, Mr.. Falk said, ''but caution
should be used to the end that the
enthusiasm of youth should not car
nv you too far. The object OF the
High School is to make you good,
worthwhile citizens of the United
States.
President p. B. Hansen said he
was sure the Class of '25 would make.