Ilion High School - Class of 1907

Ilion Citizen - June 27, 1907

CLASS OF '07 GRADUATES

ILION CONGRATULATES ANOTHER GRADUATING CLASS

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BIG AUDIENCE AT THE COMMENCEMENT

ILION CONGRATULATES ANOTHER GRADUATING CLASS

The Class of 1907 Graduates with High Honors,
Winning the Stone Trophy Cup with the
Highest Average Standing in the
History of the School - 21 Gradates.

The clouds all had silver linings; the storms passes, the fears subsided and a large body of people gathered in the Ilion Opera House to rejoice in the honors of another graduating class from the Ilion High School. The Class of '08 had but a short time in which to decorate the opera house but it never looked handsomer. Wilcox's orchestra furnished the music and was highly complimented; the cornet work of Mr. Putnam was especially fine. Seated upon the platform was the High School Faculty, the Board of Education, local clergymen and the Class of 1907. Prayer was offered by Rev. S. J. Greenfield.

THE GRADUATING CLASS.

Valedictorian, Miles Yates, .954. Salutatorian,
Miss Carrie Turnbull , .885.

Nellie Cheney,
Clarence Chismore,
Oliver Coleman,
Howell Crim,
Harry Eckler,
Jacob Edick,
Percy Edwards,
Clarence Marhaver,
Irving Marhaver,
Elizabeth McDay,
Anna Malloy,
Elizabeth Nigabower,
Pauline Pearson,
Claude Petrie,
Vera Roberts,
Hattie O'Neil,
Frank Tracy,
Grace Williamson and
Miles Morgan.

This class also wins the Stone Trophy a handsome silver cup presented by Mr. G. H. P. Stone, to be held by the class having the highest average standing in the history of the school; the given in 1896 was held by the Class of '96 until won from them by the Class of '05 from whom it was won by the Class of '06 with a standing of .827; it is now won by the Class of '07, with a standing of .827.

Claude Petrie.

The first speaker of the evening, Claude Petrie, gave a fine delineation of "The True Patriot" the law abiding citizen who is true to his everyday duties. Mr. Petrie spoke with earnestness and his oration was a fine beginning of a most interesting series of addresses.

Frank Tracy.

"The American Newspaper" was Mr. Tracy's subject; he condemned common abuses of the press and argued well for the kindliness, honesty, fearlessness and capability which he said made the ideal newspaper in this "age of newspapers."

Miss Carrie Trunbull.

Miss Turnbull, the salutatorian of the class, presented a finely written oration on "The Character of Queen Elizabeth"; it was discriminating and was appreciated.

Clarence Marhaver.

The villainy of Aaron Burr was pictured in vigorous language by Mr. Marhaver and the popular view of this brilliant but misguided statesman was earnestly portrayed; his subject was "The Ambition of Aaron Burr."

Miss Anna Malloy.

Miss Malloy chose "Teaching as a profession" as her subject and handled it with skill and ease of manner. It is understood that Miss Malloy intends to choose teaching as a profession.

Miles Yates.

The Valedictorian of the class, Miles Yates, spoke on "The Achievements of American Diplomacy"; it was a strong oration and evidenced the thorough scholarship that was has placed Mr. Yates at the head of his class.

Jacob Edick.

In treating "The Disfranchisement of the Negro" Mr. Edick touched a timely and interesting theme. He well presented the popular but partial apprehension of the real feeling of the youth and well argued for the use of the franchise by those only, whatever their color, who are really qualified for its exercise.

Miles Morgan.

Mr. Morgan's treatment and presentation of "The Mission of the Republic" was the finest work of the evening; the subject was well handled and Mr. Morgan's conception of America's mission, "to give to the world the same educational, political and religious liberty which we enjoy," was eloquently and impressively given.

Miss Vera Roberts.

Miss Roberts gave a fine comparison of the national advantages acting from "The Two Great Wars" of our history and held that the Civil War wrought more powerfully than the Revolution for national good; her oration was well written.

Honors and Presentations.

Superintendent F. B. Warren addressed the class; his remarks were discriminating and appropriate. He urged upon the graduates the truthful work which alone brings success in school room, shop or office. Prof. Warren announced the honors of the year after which A. H. Sumner for the Board of Education presented the graduates with the coveted diplomas. The work of the class was excellent and showed the capable hand and good training of Prof. Springstead; his is strong and Ilion High School will not soon lose the impress he has made in the department of elocution.

The benediction was pronounced by W. A. S. Brown and another class we "Finis" upon its High School...