Ilion High School - Class of 1910

Ilion Citizen - June 23, 1910

1910 GRADUATES

ILION HIGH SCHOOL SENDS OUT

ANOTHER BRIGHT CLASS

Article 1

Commencement Week in the Ilion High School and Academy Proves a Most Enjoyable Series of Charming Events - The High Reputation of the School is Maintained to the Great Credit of Faculty, Students, Board of Education and Patrons.

The Ilion High School has closed another most positively successful year. The honors are many and should be widely distributed. Much credit is due the Board of Education consisting of Dr. J. I. Rasbach, A. H. Summer and A. D. Richardson. These gentlemen serve without salary; they are obliged to meet many vexatious situations and the effective discharge of their duties requires much of their time. They have justified the judgment of their neighbors and their discreet and competent management of school affairs is a great honor to Ilion. The Board is non-partisan and he is no friend to Ilion who would under any circumstances allow politics to have any influence in the appointing of members of the Board.

The faculty of the High School and the corps of teachers in the grades have done highly satisfactory and efficient work; the high standing of the Ilion schools has been maintained by them and it would be a pleasure if space permitted to name and compliment, each individually; each deserves the favor they have received. Superintendent Frank D. Warren has during an incumbency of five years proven his splendid qualifications for the position and the good judgment of the Board in securing him. It will be pleasing to the public generally to learn that Superintendent Frank D. Warren has decided to remain in Ilion. Mr. Warren has recently declined to apply for the position of principal in the Niagara Falls High School at a very substantial and flattering increase in salary, although urged very strongly to do so. Very much of the success and standard of the Ilion schools is due to the personal efforts of Superintendent Warren, and it would be very unfortunate if he were to leave his present position. He should be heartily commended for his loyalty to Ilion and his devotion to the work which he is now doing.

Senior Reception.

Commencement events opened with the senior reception at Harter's Hall Friday evening to the faculty and Juniors; it was a brilliant affair. The patronesses were Mrs. C. C Brill, Mrs. B. B. Ross, Mrs. F. D. Callan, Mrs. E. E. Jenne, Mrs. A. D Richardson. Mrs. A. D. Morgan. Mrs. A. W. McGowan and Mrs. J. H. Clinton. Special attention was paid to the decorations, which were in accord with the class colors of red and gold and throughout the hall were strung large clusters of red poppies, which with the flags and paints presented a pretty sight. The platform was tastefully trimmed with red and gold bunting and palms. In the ante-room a novel punch bowl was arranged. It being in the form of an old fashioned pump with pole around which were trees and trailing pine, making it so inviting that the old oaken bucket was well patronized. The dance program was very neat, being in a red leather case with gold lettering. The committee in charge were Harry Burdick, Miss Grace Callan, Miss Ethel Christie and Helen Taylor.

Baccalaureate Sermon.

The baccalaureate sermon was preached at St. Augustine's church Sunday evening by Rev. Harry Eugene Pike; the discourse is spoken of with great favor by all and was a fitting and impressive address.

Class Day.

The class day exercises were held at the Grand Theatre Monday evening. The curtain rose on a sylvan scene, representing a picnic ground. Chinese lanterns aided much in the effect produced. In the midst of preparation to receive the guests were Misses Florence Bates, Grace Kellogg and Marion Brill. They were soon busily engaged in receiving the remaining members of the class. While greetings were being exchanged a toast was drank to members of the junior class, who must have anticipated the move, for they raised their banner in full view of all. During the repartee Miss Elizabeth Richardson was requested to deliver the class essay, which she did in a pleasing manner. Miss Grace Kellogg presented the members of the class souvenirs. The first part concluded with the singing of the class song. The program concluded with a four act college drama. "Cupid at Vassar," with the following cast: John Willett a young architect Kent McGowan; Amos North North & Sons, bankers, Harry Burdick; Shiney, a lazy darkey, Hamilton Fay; Hank Gibbin, The "hired man" Stewart Fay; Mrs. Newton Lorent Plante; Kate, her daughter, Helen Jenne; Wanda, Kate's half-sister, Edna Thomas; Sally Webb, Ethel Christie; Matty Hart, Elizabeth Richardson, Alice Worth, Helen Taylor; Patty Snow, Grace Callan; Helen Conway, Irene Clinton: Madge Ellsworth, Marjorie Burrill. There was fun and a lot of it.

Graduating Exercises.

The commencement speakers were at the Grand Theatre Tuesday evening.

On the stage were seated the members of the class Superintendent F. D. Warren and members of the High School faculty, the Board of Education and the clergy.

After the overture, Rev. S. J. Greenfield opened the exercises with prayer.

The commencement speakers were Miss Pauline Turnbull, "Italy Today America Tomorrow"; Miss Virginia Welch, "The Leader of the Vanquished" (Gen. Robert F T Lee); Miss Helen Russell, "The Jew in Literature"; Miss Florence Bates, "Industrial and Child Labor Conditions"; Floyd Avery, "Chinese Gordon"; Miss Annie Rhodes, "The Miracle of Inspiration"; Miss Marion Brill, "The Value of a Military Education"; Miss Marion Hamlin, "The Quickened Public Conscience." The orations were carefully prepared and well delivered; all the speakers did well and reflect credit upon the school and upon Prof. Porter under whose training preparation had been made.

Prof. Warren made a most happy and impressive address to the class. He also announced that the average class standing is 78.05.

The class was then addressed by A. D. Richardson, president of the Board of Education, who presented them with their diplomas which showed the diplomas classified as follows: Scientific 1. Latin 16. English 5. regents 3.

Florence Bates,
Marion Brill,
Grace Kellogg,
Stewart Fay,
Floyd Avery,
Harry Burdick,
Raymond Brockway,
Kent McGowan,
Helen Taylor,
Irene Clinton,
Edna Thomas,
Lorent Plante,
Anna Rhodes,
Elizabeth Richardson,
Marjorie Burrell, (* note should be Burrill)
Grace Callan,
Hamilton Fay,
Anna Hecox,
Ethel Christie,
Helen Jenne,
Raymond Luley,
Valedictorian, Helen Russell, 93.03;
Salutatorian, Pauline Turnbull, 92.09:
Honorable Mention, Virginia Welch 92.

(* Note - Marion Hamlen's name was missing from the names in the newspaper article, in the above The Class of 1910 section and it was spelled Hamlin, instead of Hamlen, in other areas of the article.)

The Music.

The instrumental music for all the various commencement occasions was furnished by Miss Dema Perkins' orchestra which played to the great delight of the large audiences.

A girls' chorus under the direction of Miss Austin, sang at the graduating exercises and gave great pleasure by their fine work.

Alumni Reunion.

The concluding event of commencement week was a reunion of the High School Alumni at Harter's Hall Wednesday evening. After a short program a practical and impressive address was made by C. C. Tyler, manager of the Remington Arms Company. Following refreshments were served and during the remainder of the evening dancing was enjoyed.

Teachers Engaged.

The following teachers have been engaged for the coming year to fill vacancies: Alice L. Amoreaux, graduate of Mt. Holyoke; Ida Chamberlain, Marion Maloney and Lulu Mack, graduates of Oneonta Normal School; Rosa Pugh, Mabel Maxwell and Mabel Seymour, graduates of Oswego Normal School; and Paul Batzeil, a graduate of Syracuse University.