The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-20
COMMENCEMENT
 PROGRAM HELD LAST EVENING
Doris Freeburger Named Valedictorian at High
 School Graduation

Thirty-tWo high scnOl dlplomaS were presented to members of the 1887 graduating class of the Juneau high school last evening, in com mencement exercises marking the completion of 12 years of school training.
 Miss Doris Freeburger was named valedictorian, and presented the | trophy upon which her name has been added to these of Gordon Ing man, 33; Duncan Robertson, '34; Corrinne Jenne, '35, Emma Ness, '36. With an option on honors for the evening, Miss Freeburger also was presented the honor society pin, and the Juneau Womans Club scholarship award. Irving Krause was announced as the class saluta- torian
 Honor students, announced by Principal Alex Dunham, were Doris Freeburger with grade point standing of ST; Irving Krause, 2.84 Lewis Taylor, 2.54; Eulalia Archer, 3.53, and John krugneSS, 2.5l.
 Impressive Ceremony
 At the impressive ceremony, dis tinguished in particular by stu dent participation, the graduates were presented before a large au- dience in the high schol gymnasium. Following the processionel march to the accompaniment of March Noble" played by the high school orchestra, the graduates flied inco place on the stage. Gray drapes formed a setting for the ceremony, matching in shade the graduation robes worn by the Seniors.
 The Rev O. L. Kendall offered the invocation, following which Passing By" was sung by the Girls Glee Club, with flute obligato, played by Mildred Webster
 Student Program
 Charles Jenne, senior class pres . ident, opened tine student program with an explanation of the variety of opportunities offered in high school courses. John Krugness dis cissed the features of the English department courses and Archie Gubser outlined the importance of History as background of study. Emphasizing the increased under standing of different nations which may be achieved by acquaintance with their languages, Helen Westall spoke on advantages offered by the language courses at the high school
 Mathematics, important in every strata of living, was discussed by ! Lewis Taylor, while Doris Free burger outlined the scientific stu dies presented by the high school, explaining them in relation to every day life.
 More Short Talks
 The boys quartet sang Alma Mater upon completion of the first five student speeches, following which Miss Bernice Lovejoy spoke on Music and Art" pointing out that technical ability is not so much sought in school courses as is an understanding appreciation of the various arts. Miss Mfytle Melio spoke CD home economics. in view of the fact that 80 or 90 per cent of the women are associated with home problems, she stated, courses in home economics are special advantage Sybil God frey discussed commercial studies and their importance, while Harry Lucas completed the student pro- gram with a discussion of Extra Curricular' activities offered at the high school.
 Senior Gift
 Dave Reischl, newly elected stu cent body president, accepted the senior gift from Charles Jenne. j Represented by letter in lieu of is arrival here, the gift is a plaque in memory of Alex Whyte, school custodian, who passed away during te past year.
 Following presentation of honors by Principal A. s. Dunham, Su- p7rintendent A. B. Phillips present. cd the Class of 1e37 to R. E. Rob- crtson, president of the school board who awarded the diplomas.
 The finale, waltz from the ballet "Dernreschen,' was played by the Ugh school orchestra, as the 1887 ssaf1t n,