The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-26
45 GRADUATE
 JUNEAU HIGH;
 AWARDS MADE

pClOlC o P1ChtN 1oNAitpAAoAtA VI parents and friends 45 seniors O. Juneau high school received diplo- mas of graduation last night in tht gymnasium of the high school, tht first class to have completed theil work in the new half century.
 Revealing their high scholastic standing, principal Leslie B. Avri presented Harold Schultz the highly coveted Coast Guard examination award with a standing of l97 il over 6,000 who took the examina- ton. Winning a straight A aver age four years in high school was Ann Henning, who was Valedic- torian of her class.
 Other honor winners were: Aileer Kronquist, Mary Whitaker, Fred erick Wyller, Carl Weidman, Paula Cook, Robert Ripke. Rosemary Theile, Marge Williams, Harolc (Bud) Schultz and Evelyn Nash.
 In other special awards Robert Ripke won a scholarship to Mas sachusetts Institute of Technology and Carl Weidman a scholarship to Stanford University.
 An Alaskan Hawaiian scholarship to oregon State College was wor by Paula Cook. The Kiwanis Clut award, to one boy and one girl was captured by Bud Schultz ano Alkaline Barlow.
 The American Legion award to the boy showing outstanding cour- age, scholarship. leadership and service was given to Dick Keithahn and to the girl showing courage companionship, character, and scho- larship, to Ann Reischl.
 An anonymous donor of sub stantial scholarship to one of out standing ability was awarded tc Carol Bacon for her musical falf 'lt On the piano. The Parent Teacher scholarship of $500, to help a de- serving student to continue his ed ucation, was won by Carl Weidman
 Ruth Posey won the other P.-T.A scholarship award, a memorial award in memory of Harry Sper- ling. Josephine Boyd and Walstein Smith.
 Heralding the 1851 class was Hen " A. Harmon, for Is years an in- structor in the Juneau schools and now Director of the Department ot Public Welfare for the Territory who took as his theme the class motto, Learn to Live, and Live to Learn" Declaring this a challang- ing motto, Harmon said.
 You young people must live an alert life and be aware of present day problems. Never before, in this great country of ours has it been so important that each and every citizen be cognizant of the liberty which is theirs, and to be aware of the threats which are being held over them. Never before has it beer so important for each individua, citizen to be able to pick out facts and not be swayed by mistruths and propaganda. Never before have so many people of the world looked to us as a free people"
 Setting forth these challenges the speaker said
 These are the things which we must keep in mind and especially you young people to whom we look for our leadership of tomorrow"
 Harmon stressed the needs of the community and the ways in which the young graduates could help ir their fulfillment.
 The band opened the program with a Processional, followed by the Invocation by Rev. Robert Whelan and a number by the high school chorus.
 Robert Ripke, president of the senior class, spoke a welcome te parents and friends.
 Carol Ann Bacon and Harole Schultz, on two pianos, played Floods of Spring by Rachmanin- off, which was followed by tht Valedictory by Ann Henning.
 A senior gift of SIS was presented to the coming senior class by Joyce Hope
 Dewey Baker, with a compliment to the graduates in which he said
 T hope your parents are as proud of you throughout your lives as they are tonight" presented tht graduates their diplomas.
 Superintendent of Schools Ster. ling Sears complimented the clas! upon their graduation and intro. duced MT. Baker Tho presented the diplomas.
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