Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 124, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1917 — SIX GRADUATES FROM MONNETT SCHOOL [ARTICLE]

SIX GRADUATES FROM MONNETT SCHOOL

Commencement to Be Held On Wednoeday Evening, June 20—-Six Will Receive Diplomas. Six young ladies will on the night of June 20th, receive their diplomas as graduates from the Monnett School for Girls. This will be the fifth annual commencement of ’the school and the graduating class this year will be the largest in the history of the school. There are at present 32 young ladies attending the* school. When the school first started there were but six or eight young ladies attending, but with the passing of each year the number has increased and with the success encountered this year, the attendance next year is expected to be even greater. The graduatimi functions will start on the evening ref June' 19, at the Methodist church, where the students of the school will present a cantata entitled, “Midsummer Eve.” The cantata will consist of drills and marches and will be presented bv the girls in pretty and unique costumes. On Wednesday evening the commencement exercises will be held at the Methodist churcli. The address will be made by Rev. E. C. Wareing, D. D., who is the editor of the Western Christian Advocte, published at Cincinnati. Dr. Wareing is a former classmate Dr. Strecker; of this city. Dr. Strecker apeak® very hgihly of the ability of Rev. Wlareing and no oneshould fail to hear his address. Th? presentation of the diplomas to the graduates will be made by Dr. M. D. GfWin, a member of the Monnett board.

During the winter just passed a campaign for a greater Monnett was marie and some few thousand dollars were realised, but not as many as those back ar the movement anticipated. However, those who launched the campaign are not discouraged and another try will be mode later. Monnett School far Girls isl growing steadily and baarming recognised throughout the country as a splendid school, due to the efficient and untiring efforts of Superintendent Simpson and her aides? The annual board meeting will be held Tuesday, June 19, at which time it is expected that a great number Of those on the board from out of town will be present. The commencement program follows: Processional Haydn Piano Duet Gypsy Rondo Miss Waymire, Cherie Keith. Chorus —'Spring Sung Pinsuti Invocation Rev. E. W. Strecker Organ Solo —Romance in F.... Tschaikowsky Mrs. M. D. Gwin. Address . .Rev. E. C. Wareing, D. D. Presentation of Diplomas, Dr. M. D. Gwin, President of the Board. Chorus. Benediction, Rev. J. Budman Fleming The graduates are: Maryfoelle Euneman, Danville, 111. AW. Barton Haskett, Chicago. '/era Gladys Hays, Okeene, Ok’a. Francis French Hollett, Chicago. Cherie Rose Keith, Laporte, Ind. Adeline Anna Petz, Joliet, 111.