Graduating Class of 1906
Standing: Carlisle Morrison, Alfred Hess, Harry Sennott
Seated: Hulda Jobusch, Julia Crocker
Seated: Hulda Jobusch, Julia Crocker
The commencement exercises were held in the Memorial Opera House in Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois on Wednesday evening, May 30th, 1906. "The stage had been tastefully decorated with pottages and ferns, and the hall was cozy and cheering." The program included an oration by each of the five graduates.
The ceremonies opened with musical selections by the Orpheus Orchestra followed by the salutatory by Miss Julia Crocker titled "Public School Education." "Her delivery was splendid, clear and distinct, and her topic showed much care and skill in its preparation. Her reasons for a good education were along sound lines and showed a splendid mastery of her subject."
Miss Emma Quernheim played a musical selection before the next speech, "Kind of Patriotism Necessary Today" by Alfred Hess. "His subject proved a splendid one and was replete with references to many acts in the past events of our country's history. His work showed careful study and proficiency of detail which all admired."
William Bode, Alois Koenigsmark, Herman Oldendorph, and Louis Bode, the Mason Quartette, provided the next musical selection. Carlisle Morrison presented, "The Boss of the Animal Kingdom." "The beginning of the subject was treated in a scientific manner with enough humor to make a radical departure from the usual commencement exercise, which made a decided hit with the audience. The delivery was splendid throughout."
"The Elements of Success" by Harry Sennott, "was another splendid oration, combining eloquence with deep study and careful preparation. The thread of the discourse was followed closely and in a logical manner which was greatly admired by the audience."
The Orpheus Orchestra returned to the stage and played selections from "The Mikado".
The final speech by the graduates of the day was by the Valedictorian, Hulda Jobusch. "In her topic Memories she paid a touching tribute to Memorial services, and to the many pleasing episodes of the class days, reminiscences of class mates and teachers."
Reverend J.B. House addressed the gathering on "the general subject of education". "The diplomas were then awarded after which the graduates were remembered by many admiring friends, receiving flowers and tokens in profuse abundance."
The commencement exercises were supposed to be followed by the school picnic the next day, however, it was delayed until Friday by heavy rain. The students from all grades from the public school, the Catholic school and the Evangelical school gathered at 9:00 am Friday morning along with their families and friends. They "formed a line of 600, making a beautiful parade, the girls all with parasols and the boys with canes, and all with flags."
The procession marched through the streets to the park where the picnic took place. There was "a generous supply of lemonade" and "various games were indulged in during the day in which the little folks took great delight." Business was suspended for the day at the request of the Mayor.
Miss Emma Quernheim played a musical selection before the next speech, "Kind of Patriotism Necessary Today" by Alfred Hess. "His subject proved a splendid one and was replete with references to many acts in the past events of our country's history. His work showed careful study and proficiency of detail which all admired."
William Bode, Alois Koenigsmark, Herman Oldendorph, and Louis Bode, the Mason Quartette, provided the next musical selection. Carlisle Morrison presented, "The Boss of the Animal Kingdom." "The beginning of the subject was treated in a scientific manner with enough humor to make a radical departure from the usual commencement exercise, which made a decided hit with the audience. The delivery was splendid throughout."
"The Elements of Success" by Harry Sennott, "was another splendid oration, combining eloquence with deep study and careful preparation. The thread of the discourse was followed closely and in a logical manner which was greatly admired by the audience."
The Orpheus Orchestra returned to the stage and played selections from "The Mikado".
The final speech by the graduates of the day was by the Valedictorian, Hulda Jobusch. "In her topic Memories she paid a touching tribute to Memorial services, and to the many pleasing episodes of the class days, reminiscences of class mates and teachers."
Reverend J.B. House addressed the gathering on "the general subject of education". "The diplomas were then awarded after which the graduates were remembered by many admiring friends, receiving flowers and tokens in profuse abundance."
Diploma of Harry B Sennott
The commencement exercises were supposed to be followed by the school picnic the next day, however, it was delayed until Friday by heavy rain. The students from all grades from the public school, the Catholic school and the Evangelical school gathered at 9:00 am Friday morning along with their families and friends. They "formed a line of 600, making a beautiful parade, the girls all with parasols and the boys with canes, and all with flags."
The procession marched through the streets to the park where the picnic took place. There was "a generous supply of lemonade" and "various games were indulged in during the day in which the little folks took great delight." Business was suspended for the day at the request of the Mayor.
Sources
1. "Commencement Exercises", The Waterloo Republican, Wednesday, June 6, 1906, page 1 column 3.
2. "School Close", The Waterloo Republican, Wednesday, May 30, 1906, page 1 column 3.
3. Graduation Program, Waterloo High School, 1906 in the collection of the author.
3. Graduation Program, Waterloo High School, 1906 in the collection of the author.
4. Picture of Graduating Class 1906 in the collection of the author.
5. "School Picnic", The Waterloo Republican, Wednesday, June 6, 1906, page 1 column 3.
6. Diploma of Harry B Sennott in the collection of the author.
5. "School Picnic", The Waterloo Republican, Wednesday, June 6, 1906, page 1 column 3.
6. Diploma of Harry B Sennott in the collection of the author.
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