Homestead High School - Homesteader Yearbook (Homestead, PA)

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Contents Administration II Seniors 111 Underclassmen IV Athletics V Activities

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The •Vi'.y, W

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THE HOMESTEADER Fifty Years of Progress 1888 Homestead I ligh School founded. First high school building situated on Fouith Avenue. 1890 hirst graduating class composed of three mem- bers. Exercises held in the Opera Hall. Miss Lula Buffington first principal. 1893 Mrs. L. P. Williams succeeded Miss Buffington as principal. 1899 Class composed of 14 members. Total of 90 to date. 1909 Class composed of 54 members. Total of 335 to date. 1912 Building now occupied by I ligh School was opened. 1919 Class composed of 31 members. Total of b85 to date. 1922 Mid-year graduation inaugurated, hirst class contained 9 members. 1924 Junior 1 ligh School opened. Graduating class had increased from 3 to 74. 1925 Mr. George Gould became principal. Grad- uating class passes ICO mark. 1929 Mid-year graduating class contained 11 mem- bers. 120 members in Jur.e class. Iotal of 1722 to date. 1930 Mr. D. II Conner succeeded Mr. Gould as prin- cipal. 1939 198 graduates. Total of 3938 to date In the last decade there were 221b more grad- uates. than in the other four decades in the history ol the high school JUNE 14. 1890 Local News IIONORS TO I I IE GRADUATES A thousand patrons of the public schools greet the class of W Music, speeches, and flowers. The first Commencement exercises of the Homestead Public Schools were held in the Opera Hall on btiday evening of last week. The event marks an epic in the history of our schools, and will long be remembered by those identified and interested in school work At least 1000 ladies and gentlemen were present. Children were not admitted. The audience w'as attentive and gave evidence of their appreciation of the exercises by frequent and prolonged applause. The stage was occupied by the directors of the school; Professor J. C. Kendall; County Supt. Samuel Hamilton of Braddock; Deputy State Supt. Hon. Henry Houck of Harrisburg; Rev. R P. Miller and J . J. Mcllvar of I lomestead. and the graduating class Miss Ura Williams, Miss Suzy Rogers, and Mr. Charles Piper. After an overture by the orchestra, the ex- ercises were opened with a prayer by Rev. R. P. Miller, followed by a pretty chorus by the pupils. Charles Piper had the honor of delivering the salutatory ad- dress entitled ‘ Success . He spoke in a manly voice, and won the admiration of the audience. I he address itself was full of interest and a fine effort for a young rrtan of his opportunities. .Yliss StizY Rogers read an essay entitled The Victory Won . She read with a distinctness of utterance that displayed fine vocal training, and delighted everyone. Her paper contained much thought and study for a pupil of her age. It was well received. Miss Ura Williams’ valedictory address American Women was a timely and interesting subject, well treated and excellently delivered in a clear pure tone. This was the first graduating class of our schools Their performances were of a high order and spoken well not only for the members of the class, but for the efficiency of the teachers and the principal of the schcx)ls. There was one notable feature that won the praise of all. and to which Supt I louck called special attention, and that was the distinct, audible voice with which every member of the class was favored. They were heard by every person in the large assembly who followed every word attentively. 4 he superin- tendent stated that in all the Commencements he had attended, there were none in particular that excelled the performances of that evening. County Supt. Hamilton delivered an interesting address to the graduates. He gave them much sage advice and en- couragement. I lis address was alike appreciated by the audience as well as the class. Principal Ker.dall s address was brief because of the lateness of the hour, but contained some points worthy of note. He urged parents not to take their children from the schools until they had graduated. Supt. Houck also made a short address. I c is the most popular educator in the state, and an entertaining talker. He paid the Home- stead schools, pupils, teachers, and directors handsome compliments. 1 he evening exercises, he said had been excellent in every particular. Following his ad- dress. was the presentation of diplomas by the Presi- dent of the school board. Mr. E. H. Morton. One of the best features of the program was the music furnish- ed by the Keystone Orchestra under the direction of Messrs. Sample Caldwell. The rendition of The Mocking Bird with variations, gained great applause The exercises of the evening closed with a most success- ful school term All connected with the schools are to be congratulated upon the excellent results of their work. There will be two entertainments in the Filth Av- enue Opera I lall On Thursday evening. June 5. the teachers and pupils will present a unique program to the public. To this, an admission fee of 10 and 25 cents will be charged The proceeds are for the organ and library fund To this all should attend The enter- tainment will be g(x d. and the fact that the proceeds are for the much needed organ and library, ought to fill the house. On Friday evening. June b. the Commencement exercises will be held in the same place. The admission will be free, but all who attend should hold invitations. 800 invitations may be given out. and those desiring to attend, should procure them. Following is the pro- gram; Prayer Song............................ Chorus Salutaory ..................... Success Charles Piper The Victory Won ........Suzy Rogers Validictory.......... American Women Ura Williams Piano Solo.......Zclda Francis Address to the Graduates ..............Supt. I familton Principal s Address.....j. C. Kendall Address to the People...Deputy State .. .Supt. Hon. I lenrv Houck Presentation of Diplomas .. . Pres, of the School Board EXCERPT OF THE VICTORY WON Suzy Rogers Victories are the triumphs of all the joys and sor- rows of our life. I f we hadn’t anything to do in com- mon. the word victory” would rot be known to the world as it is now. Victories may be classified as politi- cal. religious, and scientific. One of the greatest political victories in the history of the world, is the Emancipa- tion Proclamation, by our notable President Abraham Lincoln. In 177b The Declaration of Independence was signed, but our country was still without the Constitution, and slavery still existed, but through the efforts of President Lincoln, it was abolished in 1863 Not withstanding the fact that there were many op- posed to it. he still continued to abolish it because he knew of the brutality of it. 5