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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
9
Dr. W. W. Parker president of Southeast Missouri State College spoke to Sikeston High School graduates and guests on “When Is A Man Educated?” He argued education is ongoing, notes attrition in schooling, and urges open minds, social responsibility, and active participation in democracy.
Dr. W. W. Parker spoke to the Southeast Missouri State College graduating class recounting the school’s 1873 founding as the Cape Normal School and its growth to 1454 students in 1948. He noted the progression from the 1902 burned original building to a larger campus, the Kent Library, dormitories, and new plant buildings, with Houck Field House reconstruction ongoing after a December fire.
A school lists ninth through twelfth graders receiving recognition for perfect attendance. Each name is followed by a numeral showing the years of perfect attendance. several students in multiple grades show two, three, or more years. The list includes Robert Dye, Ada Mae Snider, Jay Dowden, Jane Warthington, Lori etc.
Four non senior class members named for special awards during senior class commencement exercises last Monday night. Peggy Knupp and Richard Lewis pictured in the top row and Mary Jane Faris and Howard Reed in the bottom row received the honors.
Not pictured as the engraving of Daphne McNeely arrived late preventing use in publications alongside others. Miss McNeely received the American Legion award for outstanding girl graduate while Bob Dyce received a similar medal as outstanding boy graduate. The honor reflects excellence in scholarship, character, and citizenship.
A reader notice lists students by grade with names including Bob Such man Kenneth Richard Palmer Jerry Farrell Gerald McConnell Andy Joe Hill Terry Conn Wade Gurley David Smart Lonnie Earl and references an continued item on page 19
Senior Day awards highlighted the last regular assembly with prefect attendance certificates for grades seven through twelve. Perfect attendance medals were given to students with 3+ years of no absences, including W. A. Chism and Barney Chism, recognized for 11 and 10 years. American Legion Auxiliary awards followed for essay contests in Division I and II with named winners and cash prizes.
Alice Martin named valedictorian and Mara Lee Cotten salutatorian of Sikeston High School 77-senior class. Many awards announced including Good Citizen pin, DAR, Kiwanis, Legion honors, and various subject and achievement prizes. Recipients span sophomores to eighth graders with multiple named winners and certificates.
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