Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES METHODIST CHURCH WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1949 8:00 P. M. Processional Ruth Hurst liiv( cut ion Reverend Richards Music Triple Trio Salutatory Senior Valedictory Senior Music Mr. Pierce Commencement Addresss, “Lamplighters” Dr. Royce Knapp Presentation of Awards Principal Owen A. Knutzen Presentation of Class Superintendent Harold W. Reed Presentation of Diplomas President of School Board, Guy T. Witter B nediction Reverend Richards Recessional Ruth Hurst

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ed jus like old Rod. He came .ver when h act was finished. His deep voice thrilled us now more than it» had in school days. He was glad to see us and he also brought his wife over to us—the beautiful L tty Lamour—and introduced us Rodney had done alright tor himself, don’t you think? We left California and arrived in Arizona the next day. In passing through Phoenix, who should we bump into but Floyd Dado! We found that Floyd had inventi d a new twist 'to the pretzel business and he m'ade millions of dollars. Good for Floyd, we knew he had it in him. We continued our trip and as we were going through Las Vegas. N. M . Bon- nie wanted to stop at a little shop called “Harold’s Unique Little Curio Snop.’’ We went in and wei. suiprised when we found Mr. Reed behind Lie coun.e:! He was giad to hear of our successful careers and immerita to ly tola us now we hap- pened to find him clear out in New Mexico. I. seems h had come here f r a va- cation six years ago and had liked it so much he stayed. Harold admitted it; was a little different from 'the t aching profession. but certainly a lot easier on tihe nerves. We c-uld see his point. Bonnie and I finally got 'to Florida, where we were planning to spenn a w ek resting at; Miami Beach before going back to New York. Keith Mi ul and Jerry Laschanzky pleasantly suuprised us by me. ting us as we go t off ihe train. Mr. Reed had written and told them we were cn the way. Keith and Je-rry'i were partners of a big perfume factory. Jerry had discovered a new perfum that had maae nim famous and nad taken Keith into partnership whh him out of the kindness of his heart. From them w learned that Carolyn was in North Caio- Pna as a vocal and piano teacher and was one of the most noted musicians in soutnern' Uniied States. We hurried cn to New York as our vacations were coming close to an end As we reacheo the hot 1, I found a letter waiting for me. It was from Mr. and Mrs. Owen Knutzen. They wrete that Mr. Knutzen was new officiating in Wash- ington, D. C. He was quite an important figure in politics and was being put on the ballot as Vice President of United States in the coming elecaon. Mis Knui- zen was spending her tim learning to be a high-society lady. As I slipped the letter tack into Ls enveiepe. the .Lcu h. r„rr.- .0 .. 2 the. our ‘-49’ers” had indeed Struck gold, but not only in the material things of life. Each of them bad discovered in themselves goodness and virtue. We sincerely hope that each graduating class from “50 cn through th years, may have .he good fortune our class had. Prr cr.-sicna! invocation Music Sermon Music B nediction Recessional BACCALAUREATE SERVICES FEDERATED CHURCH SUNDAY. MAY 15. 1949 8:00 P. M. Anna Marie Gccdn.’i Reverend Richards Girls' Glee Club Reverend Fishel Girls’ Glee Club Reverend Richards Anna Marie Goodrich

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1—Just arrivd from China! 2—Lazy Whitey. 3—Inspection. 4—Red and Jer- ry. 5—Bennie F. and more fun in ‘jhe revolving door. G- -X marl s the Cpct. 7--