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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

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Diplomas Awarded To Henry High School Class Of 1902

The 25th annual commencement of Henry high school filled New Opera House with townspeople. The program featured a valedictory by Russell Sparling, salutatory by George Durflinger, essays by Pearl V. Smith and R Estella Pershing, a violin solo by William Meter, and a stirring address by Dr. T C Burgess. The class lauded faculty, board of education, and grateful parents, noting the school’s upward path and the strength of alumni.

Calhoun Henry School William Meter Eli Wright Cornet Miss Weis Rey A. K. Tullis George Durflinger Board of Education Pearl V. Smith South Africa R. Estella Pershing Russell Sparling Henry High School Homer Dewey Elsie Hill Frank Clift Estella Pershing Pearl Smith Dottie Smith Moses German Rey Tullis

Commencement Address and Diploma Presentation at Henry High

Dr T C Burgess of Bradley Institute of Peoria spoke on the newspaper as a civilizing force and the press against abuse, praising its breadth and influence while noting faults. L M Lincoln announced diplomas for the Class of Nineteen Two, urging graduates to think deeply, pursue independent judgment, and face life’s trials with industry and curiosity.

Deep Blue Sea The Henry High School Marshall County T. C. Burgess Bradley Institute of Peoria Samson L. M. Lincoln Board of Education

Graduation Theses and Student Names Included

The notice lists graduates with brief summaries of thesis topics. George Durflinger delivers a Salutatory greeting. Pearl V. Smith argues that trifles shape life and notes many shirk duties. R Estella Pershing discusses Cecil Rhodes as the Napoleon of South Africa.

George Durflinger Pearl V. Smith R. Estella Pershing Napoleon of South Africa Cecil Rhodes Empire

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Oth School Elsie J. Hill Pearl W. Smith George Duhlinger New Opera House New Opera Hall Bradley Institute Peoria William Calhoun Mairy Eugene Field Alice Needham Sylvester Sparling Henry J. O. Hill Whitefield Sparland Salutatorian Ell Sparling Prof C,'T, Burgess Miss Helper Miss Major Beanley Polytechnic Institute
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