The Chemawa American, June 01, 1914, COMMENCEMENT NUMBER, Page 9, Image 9

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aristocratic city of the Sound Country. Reginald evidently has ab­
sorbed some of this aristocracy, being fair and full of airs. However,
these airs resolve into a genial personality which have made him a
prime favorite in the school, socially. Besides this, he has won many
honors on the athletic field, being a splendid basketball player and sec­
ond to none on the gridiron, not mentioning his work on the diamond,
which has called forth admiration and applause by all who have seen
him ‘'bite the dust.” He has also faithfully applied himself to learn­
ing the printer’s trade, which he expects to follow upon leaving Che­
mawa.
The historic city of Astoria has rendered Chemawa two good ' ‘Ser­
vices; for what would the school have been without Robert and
Willie? Robert Service entered school in February, 1903, and the year
following his brother, Willie, joined him. That they are members of
the graduating class speaks well for their advancement in the academic
course. Both have chosen for their vocation the printer’s trade, this
particular line of work being very popular with the class of 1914 you
will observe as I proceed with my narration. These two young men
have shown good work in athletics, frequently winning honors
in the field sports which are held annually at Chemawa and neighbor­
ing towns.
Continuing with Oregon’s list of graduates of the class of 1914, I
will next chronicle the advent of a maiden fair, who by her gentle man­
ners and sweet disposition has endeared herself to the pupils and facul­
ty. She entered school in September, 1904, beginning her education
in the chart class. Bv conscientious and earnest effort she has com­
pleted the academic course. She has identified herself with the Y. W.
C. A. and with the literary societies. This, and being her mother’s
housekeeper, has kept hei very busy and has made her a capable and
efficient young lady—Ruth Liphart, a daughter of Chemawa.
1 he next on my list is another Washington product who arrived
here in August, 1907, entering the third grade. He is of a practical
turn of mind, centering his time, thoughts, and energies, when not en­
gaged at his books, on learning to be an engineer. He has been equally
successful in both lines. As a side issue he has entered into the liter­
ary society work with as much zeal and talent as a small Demosthenes.
I want you all to know and recognize this bright and witty member of
the class of 1914 so I will ask him to rise—Jerry Rees, our smallest and
youngest member.
In December, 1907, another member of our class arrived from the
land of icebergs and totem poles—Eleanor McCully, our secretary.
She began on the fourth round of the ladder which we must climb to
reach this day of days—our commencement. Step by step, from grade
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