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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
6
The Washington school system celebrates its largest commencement class, totaling sixty two graduates. Twenty four boys and thirty eight girls receive diplomas on the Graham stage as the audience fills the theatre to honor the achievement.
Dr. W A Jessup addresses graduates at the state university of Iowa commencement. Valedictorian Wanda Neiswanger is honored as top student. Louise Livingston sings with the Sextet accompaniment by Wanda Neiswanger. The ceremony includes a welcome by the class president and diplomas pledged to future service.
The high school graduation speakers Shirley Clark and Vanda Neiswanger delivered timely orations on youth challenges. Clark extends a warm class welcome and voices the community’s hopes as the 1418 class graduates.
The nation faces urged focus on united programs as leaders stress shared goals. A key statesman notes America sometimes forgets overarching aims amid partisan divides, signaling continued discussion across pages.
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