Sunfield High School
Class of 1917
Homer Downing - back row left - Mamie Williams middle row right.
THE
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
The High School commencement program given
at the opera house Thursday, June 7th, 1917 proved to be a fitting
climax to the successful events of the closing week of the Sunfield Schools.
Much credit is due the members of the Class because of the unusual ability
displayed in their respective parts.
The salutatory was given by Miss Ethel Sayer who had no difficulty in showing that success depends on action in the responsibilities of life.
The president’s address by Miss Lucille Hunter brought out the idea that an individual to be successful must do something that the world wants done, do it well, and be happy in the doing.
The third number on the program was given by Miss Hazel Dickerson. She discussed the theme, “He Can Who Thinks He Can.” She declared that preparation as well as enthusiasm were included in that particular kind of confidence which is necessary to personal achievement.
“American Patriotism.” Was the subject considered by Miss Elizabeth Amon in which she emphasized the opportunities that are open to women in the present national crises.
The part of the class poem was handled in splendid shape by Miss Opal Green. Her selection showed much originality and careful preparation.
Miss Mamie Williams gave the class will and disposed of the unique and varied class property in as entertaining and original manner.
Mr. Arzeno Van Houten in his oration “The Value of Athletics in the High School,” was able to prove beyond a doubt that athletics have a constructive function to perform in modern high school activities.
The next number by Miss Esther Palmer considered the causes of America’s entrance into the worldwide war, quoting freely from President Wilson’s war message to congress, she showed definitely that we are in the war for freedom and nothing else.
The class prophecy was very capably handled by Mr. Homer Downing. His pictures of 1917 were appreciated very much by the large audience that completely filled the opera house.
The valedictory by Mr. Otto Van Houten closed the program. He covered his subject in his usual commendable manner and demonstrated his right to first honors in his class.
Special mention should be made of the musical part of the program. Al parts both vocal and instrumental were rendered in a way that was especially pleasing to every one who was present.
The salutatory was given by Miss Ethel Sayer who had no difficulty in showing that success depends on action in the responsibilities of life.
The president’s address by Miss Lucille Hunter brought out the idea that an individual to be successful must do something that the world wants done, do it well, and be happy in the doing.
The third number on the program was given by Miss Hazel Dickerson. She discussed the theme, “He Can Who Thinks He Can.” She declared that preparation as well as enthusiasm were included in that particular kind of confidence which is necessary to personal achievement.
“American Patriotism.” Was the subject considered by Miss Elizabeth Amon in which she emphasized the opportunities that are open to women in the present national crises.
The part of the class poem was handled in splendid shape by Miss Opal Green. Her selection showed much originality and careful preparation.
Miss Mamie Williams gave the class will and disposed of the unique and varied class property in as entertaining and original manner.
Mr. Arzeno Van Houten in his oration “The Value of Athletics in the High School,” was able to prove beyond a doubt that athletics have a constructive function to perform in modern high school activities.
The next number by Miss Esther Palmer considered the causes of America’s entrance into the worldwide war, quoting freely from President Wilson’s war message to congress, she showed definitely that we are in the war for freedom and nothing else.
The class prophecy was very capably handled by Mr. Homer Downing. His pictures of 1917 were appreciated very much by the large audience that completely filled the opera house.
The valedictory by Mr. Otto Van Houten closed the program. He covered his subject in his usual commendable manner and demonstrated his right to first honors in his class.
Special mention should be made of the musical part of the program. Al parts both vocal and instrumental were rendered in a way that was especially pleasing to every one who was present.
