nasion tiign scnooi vrruuiuuts 306, Largest Class In History Capacity Audienoe Witnesses 75th Annual Commencement Exercises; Prizes and Scholarships Are Awarded Members of the largest class, 306 seniors, In the history of Easton High j school received diplomas at the 76th annual commencement exercises held ' In the high school auditorium last evening. The auditorium was filled to capacity with more than 1100 seniors, friends, and relatives. Many of whom were forced to remain outside because of the lack of room. Perns and flowers, in abundance, decorated the auditorium and plat- form which was occupied by the members of the board of education, honorary speakers, honor students, prize winners, anfi participants in the program. The seniors, in a body, sat in the extreme front of the auditor- ium The (Henris and rrhit.Vc filled the remainder or the room artd the balcony. The high school auditorium was entirely filled some time before 8 o’clock when the seniors entered to the accompaniment of the Easton High school orchestra playing Lake’s 'The Pilgrim.’’ The commencement was formally opened with the invoca- tion by Rev. A. S. Lciby. pastor of the Saint Peter’s Reformed church. South Side. Rosedith Sitgrea ves. salutatoriam delivered the address of welcome to the friends and relatives of the graduates. Three soprano solos were sung by Joyce Ingham who was accompanied at the piano by Edna Rapn. The selections were Trees’ by Rasbach. The Last Rose of Summer by Flotow , and Love’s In My Heart by Woodman. Adallne Plonk, honor- ary Speaker, then talked about Art Life in High School , which con- cerned various projects such as the school museum, music, and dramatics. Another honorary speech. Social Life in High School was made by Margaret Holme. She spoke about the various dances, clubs, entertain- ments. and social functions and organizations at the high school. The last honorary speaker in this group was Frances Laubach who spoke on the tonic. Literary Life in High School.’ Shp centered her talk about the different literary outlets at the high school. She talked briefly of the Junto , weekly: Rechauffe. , annual book of which she was editor, and about the two clubs, the Literary Club and the Quill and Scroll Club. Two violin solos were played by Harry Gangwo.r. accompanied at the piano by Dorothy Miltcnbcrger. The selections were Romance bv Wleniawski and Hungarian Dance by Haesche. Presentation of high school scholarships and prizes was made b,r Dr. James C. Bay. superintendent of i schools: presentation of Alumni scholarships and prizes by Jacob Raub. president of the Alumni Asso- ciation: presentation of New York University scholarships by Dean , Collins P. Bliss, School of Engineer- ing at N. Y. U. Elton E. Stone, principal of Eas- ton High school, made the presenta- tion of the class of 1931 to the board of education. Dr. Floyd C. Sandt., president of the bor.rd of education, presented the coveted diplomas to 30« members of the graduating class who walked up on the platform as seniors! David Schwlmmer, valedictorian, made the farewell add»ess qf the class of 1931. Tlf benedict .in ..was said by Rev. Lciby. The exercises were concluded ns the young alumni marched out to the music of the orchestra playing Eilcnberg's “Coro- nation. Prizes and Scholarships This year there were six scholar- ships. seven prizes, four cups, and two medals awarded at the commence- ment exercises. The scholarships in- cluded two to Lafayette College, two to New York University, and one each to Marietta College and Moravian College. The awards in- cluded prizes and cups for English, mathematics, commercial subjects. Latin, fine arts. German, and citizen- ship. David Schwlmmer was outstanding recipient of awards. He received a $1.600 scholarship, two prizes totaling $35. and a loving cup. Anna Ivey was next with a $10 prize and a cup. The Easton High school scholar- ship to Lafayette College was awarded to the highest ranking boy in the class. David Schwlmmer. The schol- arship entitles him to $400 a year for four years. The next three scholarships were awarded by the Easton High 8chool Alumni Association and are half scholarships to Lafayette. Moravian, and Marietta, awarded to Ernest Fortino, Dorothy Fretz. and Dorothy Mlltcnberger. respectively The New York University scholar- ships were awarded to Arthur Habrial and Edward Habrial. These scholar- ships are awarded on it basis of scholarship and activities to boys chosen by Irving Mansbr.ch who is a resident representative of N. Y. U. The alumni commercial prize of $10 went to Clayton Hinkle who is the highest rnnklng boy In that depart- ment. Anna Ivey received the Busi- ness and Professional Women’s Club commercial prize of $10 for having the highest average as a commercial student. She also was awarded the Commercial Club cup. Miss Ivey is the highest commercial student and ranks 11th In the class. The Gcrstell Latin prize of $25 was awarded to David Schwlmmer who had the highest average during four years of Latin. There were two re- cipients of the English Club cup as Frances Laubach and Rosedith Sit- greaves both had the highest average In three years of English. Dorothy Waltz received the Cohen fine arts cup for the best work during three years of art. The National Honor Society cup for the best all-round citizen of Easton High school was awarded to David Schwlmmer. Besides ranking highest in the class. Schwlmmer was engaged in innumerable activities during his three years at Easton High. In his I sophomore year, he was business ■ manager of the Easoph. a sophomore ! literary publication. In the junior ! year, he was a member of the de- bating team. Literary Club, and E. H. S. A. executive committee. This year. ScNwimmer was a member of the debating team, president of the Literary Club, member of the Quill and Scroll Club, member of the Na- Mnnnl Hnnrtr Rop l.v member of the Debating Club, and engaged in numerous other activities. The Steuben Society’s German prize of $10 was awarded to David Schwimmtjr. The second prize of $5 was awarded to Payson Rapp. | These prizes are awarded to the first j and second highest Goman students i in a twd-year course. The Renssalaer Polytechnic Insti- tute gold medal for the highest aver- | age in mathematics and science was i awarded to William Sassaman. The j Spanish Institute gold medal was j awarded to Elsie Baird. Margaret Dean. Wolf Junior High school, re- ceived the prize of $15 for the best ninth grade Latin student in the city , (Gcrstell prize). The Gerstell Latin prize of $5 for the best Latin student ; in the ninth grade at Easton Junior j High school was awarded to Ada Lenowitz. THE CLASS OF 1931 Preparatory KM H. Baird. Katbryn S. BUltir. KU»ab«tb Bredbennrr. Dorothy It. Ilryant. Edna O. Pari». Kmma De Thoma». Marsanf K. Drake. Anne K. Punk. tether «tors . Marlon E. Ranee. Ruth llamy, Marram Holme. Dorothy Hlnclln . Bar- bara Hitchcock. Hl ahrth Hcmoll. Franc Joyce Incline. Ruth S. Kalin. Katharine Kemmerer. Mairaret Kina. Franc Krom r. Nellie Kutilrr. France J.auh eh. Gertrude I,aub cli, Dorothy l ihr. Eleanor Maton. Dorothy MUtonbrrrer. Marie Motley. Edith Near . Naomi Norwood, Florence Nualm, Olya Oatborr. Ruth E. IVIfer. M. Norma IVngeilry, Adallne Blank. Ethel Poole. Klva Powell. Virginia itaith. Ruth Ransom. Edna Raw». Esther Bled. Vet Roden. Bernice I HarMin. Carolyn Schtin. Annabel-lee «rtton. KlUabrth Klilek. Rosedith Bltfreare . Marie : Sparta. Alice Stead. Helena Ktrotue. Laura Tan. stclla. Kllrabfth Tranau . Lort-na Walter, Dor- othy Waist. KUttbetti William», Gertrude V.’olf- lierx. Edward V, Alchrr. Charles Dealer. Donald Campbell, Alex Corrlore. John Eckert. Dominic Flcllo. Krncat Fortino. William Groff. Jr.. Mitch- ell (.'tollman. Arthur Hahrlal, Roland B. Hall. Grom Hart. Ktephm Hartwell, Merrill Hartxcli. Orville Heller. Frank Holland. Frederick Jame . Karl Kcjraer. Jam Kirkpatrick. Letter Kllhan- »Y . Stephen KoR. Edward Krahmer. WUUam S. Lautennin. Jr,. Stanley BuUrr Idlin'. Alfred teon. Parnell Lew!». Jr.. William Lwneawn, Robert McHugh. Philip Manlert. Jr.. Chartea Miller. Edxar ti, Miller. Kenneth Mltman. Fred- erick Morc n»tern. Jamr» Moy. Teter Frlllcott!. Catello Pina. John Prenderfiat. Kenneth Reich- ard. Busene Reilly. William Robert». Armani! Kupelll. Albert II. Sandt. William Sawaman. Jowpli Srhmtik. Donald lehnn, David Sehwlm- mrr. Howard ftcuR. Royer D. Scruple. Chariot K Shafer, Rtt«alt H. Shafer. J. Leonartl Sid- dona, narry Slff. Charlet R. Sleeker. Jr.. Ronald Thornton. Allred Torrance. Jr.. Robert A. Wal- ter. Theodoro Weleh. Edward ».. koun . Commercial Helen M. Wahl. Mabel O. Brora, Oladl. Brewer. Verna Buck. Etbei Bucrn. Mary Uam- l«on . Mary R. Deliey. Catherine Donnelly. Tervaa Galantl. Lillian Gari». ViqtlnU Green. Mart Ha»» . Kmma Hahn. Krelyn Hahn. Iluih Hahn. Mary Mart. Anna E. Herat e. Uuna Hick . Audrey JUllroaa». Marlon HocUman. Anna Ivey. Blanc be Kachltne. Ida Ellttbeth Laru . Sadie Malocana. DorotUv MUIer. Marguerite Miller. Dorothy Mill . Etl»l Moyer. Arvllla Niece. Margaret Tefler. Alice Ttrota. Mary Samoa. Florene. Sir. Ma Staffrted. U n • smith. Ruth strauro. EUanor Streepy. Mu Til- ton, Anue Weluman. J. ttuiaell Bailey. Itoliert ' Flower.. Harry Gangver. Robert Hartman. Toro- wrn Una. Clayton lllukel. Bradley Malone. Theodore Remaly. Jamea Simon . Booald Stem. Lroter Warwick.
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