Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-29
H.S.graduates
Record 0aSS:
Pageant Held
Fine Address Distinguishes
Commencement Program
Awards Made.
9Th GRADE EXERCISES
FRIDAY EVENING


the portals of Libby High school in the
history of that institution, and with the
awarding of diplomas to 81 seniors last
Thursday evening, May %, the largest
and most outstanding class, boasting
senior class to graduate, entered the
alumni rolls
DR.. W. F. Boyd, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Great Falls,
speaking on "The Foundation of Vir-
gils Glory" delivered the commence
ment address to the members Of the
graduating class The universally
and perfection of Virgil was the key
note to an address both inspirational
and practical
In direct direct reference to the class
Dr. Boyd employed his happy faculty
of making his points sharp, yet with
out rancor; as for example when he
pointed out some weaknesses OF mod
ern youth and stated that the youth
of today truly know more and think
less than the youth of any former
time"
1t would be misleading to leave the
impression that DR.. Boyd's address
was wholly critical it was decidedly
constructive, carrying advice and
Worthwhile thoughts for both the grad
uatAs~afi the audience. This address
has received appreciative and favorable
comment throughout the city and re-
mains one of the outstanding COM
mencement addresses delivered in Lib
by in recent years.
Announcement Of the Joughin awards
was made, these awards going to the
two students selected from the Junior
and Senior classes most outstanding
for their scholarship and citizenship
Catherine Rouse, salutatorian, and
William Kammeyer were granted the
awards, with Jennie Bowen named the
student showing the greatest improve
ment during the year This honor car
ries five dollar prize.
Albert Peterson was granted the
Civic Club Award for the high SCHOOL
and Gertrude Pivai for the junior high.
The salutatory address by Catherine
Rouse, 1T is better to travel happily
than to Arrive and the valedictory,
by Elizabeth Martin, taking the class
motto Fortuna Iuvat Fortes", or For
tune Awards the Brave, as subject,
were creditably delivered and contained
splendid thought both for their class
mates and the parents and friends of
the audience.
Baskets Of vari-colored tulips, the
class flower, added lovely back
ground to the scene. Selections by the
boys and girls glee clubs and the or
chestral numbers were under the direc-
ton of Miss Ruth Mellby, and were
most appropriate.
The class was presented by Super
intendent Wood, and the diplomas
awarded by L. S. WEIGH, president of
the school board, to the largest class
ever graduated from Libby high school.
Mr.. WEIGH made fitting congratula-
tory speech to the class, with his usual
full appreciation of the dignity, and at
the same time, the note of pleasure SO
characteristic Of such an event.
The playing of the Recessional ended
the exercises which graduated class
who have distinguished themselves and
their school
A gift of shrubbery from the Senior
class has been planted about the school
building, which adds greatly to the ap-
peorance of the grounds and which
viii remain living, growing reminder
Of the young people who have gone
out from the doors. 1t is q most fitting
gift and one that will keep before al
the students the ideal of growth ane
strength in their school lives
A record crowd attended the grad
uation exercises, and as the gathering
audience filled every available seat ane
standing room was at premium, (
Libby citizen stopped over the editol
and said, Lets agitate for large
auditorium Agitation for anything
however badly needed that increas'
taxes is not popular but it is eviden
the Libby school needs larger audi
toriuIn.
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