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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
8
The Hi Points editors thank readers and staff including Mrs Laney and Mortimer McCown as they bid farewell for the summer edition. The article expresses appreciation for support in printing each issue and says goodbye with a German phrase meaning until we meet again.
The home economics class exhibit took place Thursday May 28 at 2 pm in the Mount Dora High School auditorium. Eighth and ninth graders presented skits Summer's Girl and Romeo and Juliet while sewing garments were shown in the library. Seventh to ninth grade girls displayed year’s articles. punch was served afterward.
Last Thursday May 28 visitors enjoyed a display by the Manual Arts Department. Director W. A. Vincent started the course in 1932 in a small shop. Projects included two 2x4 cedar chests by Roy Beasley and Stewart Pike, a large chair by Winslow Wanser, boats by William Turrentine, lamps shelves tables fruit bowls wardrobes and other home items.
Orange county resident Miss Ruth Durrenberger has been selected for a $1,000 Payne Fund fellowship for a year of study in the United States Department of Agriculture. Final assembly notes and graduation ceremonies for the class of 1936 were held May 29, with awards, perfect attendance certificates, class night honors, and a commencement program led by Rev. A. A. Stanley and Hon. James J. Banks.
Mount Dora High School held an eight o'clock service in the Unity Building. Reverend Stanley read scripture in Rev Perry B. James’s absence. The glee club performed multiple selections under Miss Vivia Craig, with Dr A M Brodie delivering the sermon and benediction.
Graduation closes with seniors spreading to four corners to pursue studies and work. Arthur Haskins plans to join the navy, Phylis Blanchard to take a beauty course, Mortimer McCown to attend the University of Morley and Florida State College, and others to follow similar paths.
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The article recalls the 1936 senior activities with undecided graduates Bob Widmer Lurlene Green Milton Chapman Mary Norton and others. It covers Kiwanis luncheon class night boat ride and dance with names of performers and speakers. It lists sophomores, freshmen, and eighth grade notes with student personalities and recent events.
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