1886 Commencement of the Lawrenceburg High School in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 13 May 1886 – Page 3, Column 2
The following are the names of pupils who expect to graduate and quituate at our high school next month: Tillie Kleinhaus, Mabel Prichard, Delia Schleicher, Anna Hitzfield, Dollie Spooner, Julia Tripp, Flora Demaree, August Ferger, Louis Sander, James McKinney, Austin Martenstein, and Henry Wencke.
1886 Commencement of Rising Sun High School in Ohio County, Indiana appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 6 May 1886 – Page 3, Column 3
The graduation exercises of the Rising Sun High School took place at the M. E. Church last Friday evening, and, as usual, a deep public interest was manifested in the occasion. The programme, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music, was as follows:
“The Social Problem,” J. Carlton Nelson.
“None Liveth to Himself,” Nettie Y. Barbour.
“Stray Sunbeams,” Carrie E. Clore.
“There’s Luck in Grit,” Myron L. Barbour.
“Silent Forces,” Emma J. Easton.
“Pearls from the Record of Memory,” J. Inez Matson.
“Dark Horses,” Frank M. Downey.
Presentation of diplomas, Prof. E. E. Stevenson.
The 1885 Commencement of Lawrenceburg High School in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 28 May 1885 – Page 3, Column 2
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT.
The Twelfth Annual Commencement of the Lawrenceburg High School, held at the Court House on last Friday evening, was one of the most successful ever held.
The Salutatory, “Old Things have Passed Away,” by Ella Squibb, was well chosen and finely rendered. “Monuments of Time,” by Martin Givan, showed careful study, and did the author credit. “Friendship,” by Nettie Burk, was full of beautiful truths, well woven together. “Life is as you Take It,” by Stella Fisher, was so original and rendered with such natural ease that it called forth much applause. “Sickly Sentimentalism,” by Jennie Huff, was a fine hit at soft affectation, and a “too early display” of the tender sentiment called love. Her production was good, and delivery excellent. In “Graduation—what Next?” Will Miller showed how the average boy gets through school, and asked the important question: what of the future? Louisa Decker’s essay, “Great Things from Small Beginnings Come,” was as good as the best of the evening, and the delivery was almost faultless. Curtie Hodel, in her essay on “Owls,” insinuated that there are wingless owls, that blink and stare and only look wise, and are pretty generally objectionable to other people. Her essay was very well written. The valedictory, by Albert Geisert, was a sensibly written and naturally delivered address on “Politics from a School-boy’s Standpoint.” Albert deserves credit.
The 1885 Commencement of the Aurora High School in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 4 Jun 1885 – Page 3, Column 2
A New Brood of High School Fledglings.
The 18th Commencement Exercises drew together, at the Opera House, on Friday evening last, the largest assembly that was ever packed within its walls.
An appropriate salutatory was well spoken by Miss Maud Sargent.
Miss Agnes Kastner, whose theme was “To-day and not To-morrow,” with much grace of manner and expression argued forcibly against procrastination.
Miss Mabel I. Boyd had chosen for her subject “Silent Influence,” which she discussed with much ability and self-possession.
The next announced was John T. Herdegen the favorite of the class, because the only young man in it, but withal such a model of decorum and virtue as to have commanded the admiration if not the affections of all his fair associates. With “Over and Over Again” for his text, he commended perseverance with a dignity and a suitableness of gesticulation that could not have been surpassed by a doctor of divinity.
Miss Clara Emrie handled the “Two Giants” of monopoly and polygamy with a vigor which would have done honor to a college graduate. Her acquaintance with her topics was thorough, her logic was strong, her manner earnest and her delivery easy and fluent as if she were speaking extempore.
“A Good Name” is Rather to be Chosen than Great Riches,” by Miss Bertha Merkel, indicated a high appreciation of character and was well delivered.
“Home Education,” by Miss Huldah Severin, was a presentation of sound views in a very graceful style.
“The Mirage of Life,” by Miss Emma Ruese, abounded in apt illustrations, evincing originality and honest effort. The delivery was good.
“Is it Possible?” by Miss Sara F. Cole, was a strong plea for prohibition. Her skill and especially her ardor won the fixed attention of the audience and her extraordinary power of voice made it a pleasure to listen to her.
“It is Inevitable”—such were the convictions of Miss Maud M. Sargent, eloquently uttered, with reference to the disenthrallment of woman. Her views of womanhood, however, were not of the ultra sort, but were quite unobjectionable which equciliated her conservative hearers. Miss Maud is a fine speaker.
“How to the Line, Let the Chips Fall Where They May” by Miss Nettie Hopping, contained excellent sentiments well expressed; but when she cited President Cleveland’s practice in civil service, some Republicans present smiled.
The valedictory by Miss Emrie, was in her own neat and graceful style.
Commencement of the Lawrenceburg Public Schools in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1884 appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 3 Jul 1884 – Page 3, Column 2
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.
The eleventh annual commencement of the Lawrenceburg Public Schools, at the Court House, Friday evening, June 27th, was, like all these entertainments, a matter of much interest to our citizens generally. The Court House was crowded, and the exercises were creditable all the way through.
The Salutatory, “Whence? Whither?” by Lulu Smashea, was an excellent production, and was distinctly uttered.
“Hermit Crabs of Society,” by Julia Akers, was, as its title indicates, a kind of medley on that portion of humanity unbalanced. It was a creditable paper.
“The Hour Before Dawn,” by Tillie Schwartz, was a well written essay, full of good points, and well read.
“In the Sweat of they Face,” by May Murnan, was a characteristic essay. It was original in thought, was portrayed in strong language, and coming from one whose practical ideas were in harmony with her thought, it was well received by the audience.
“Mountain Making Slow Work,” by Louisa Howard, was a thoughtful and well prepared essay, and was delivered in a clear, distinct voice.
“When the Geese Cackle, Let the Nightingale be Still,” by Mattie Freeman, was a unique production, full of good ideas, and pleasingly and gracefully rendered.
“Whip Up, or Get Out of the Way,” by F. Franklin Tilley, the only male graduate of the school, was a production practical in its bearing. The motto is a good one for the boys to take with them into the arena of life, and it will be found necessary, if they keep up in the race to use the spurs and whip.
Commencement of the West Harrison High School in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1884 appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 26 Jun 1884 – Page 4, Column 4
WEST HARRISON.
The commencement exercises of our High school were largely attended, and passed off in grand style. The graduates were Harry Willette, Clen Land, Laura Gaines, Bertha Converse and Minnie Garner.
Commencement of the Aurora Public Schools in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1884 appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 19 Jun 1884 – Page 3, Column 2
Seventeenth Annual Commencement.
Aurora Public School.
Not withstanding the threatening appearance of the skies, last Friday evening, everybody came out to Commencement. At 7 o’clock the Opera House began to fill, and by 8 o’clock only standing room remained, and but little of that.
In the Salutatory, Nina Pattison asked that the audience would withhold undue censure or praise, but to give them only their just merits. “Problems to be Solved” was a very fine production and gave evidence of deep thought.
Jesse Hopping then advised all to “Push Thinks.” In the opinion of all he surpassed himself; his delivery was excellent, and his voice distinctly heard in all parts of the room.
Jennie Downton had a well written essay on “Cure for Gossip,” which was delivered with perfect ease of manner, and received the closest attention of the house.
Lulu Stark’s “Ideal Woman,” a beautiful picture of true womanhood, met with the approval of all.
“Climb to the Top; There is Room” was the advice given by John Stier. If there was any difference in the delivery of the young men, it was slight, and lay in John’s favor.
Edith Hibbertt occupied the attention of the audience on “Do what you can.” She spoke well and showed it were best, if you could not do grand, heroic deeds, to do that which you could.
“What is Graduation?” was then asked and answered by Mary Jones. She had a carefully prepared essay, and her delivery was almost faultless.
Jay Smith next gave a neat and clever talk on the vast importance of “Little Things.”
Mary Gould had a very beautifully written essay on “We are leaving the Bay; the Ocean is before us.” Her delivery was all that could be desired; her valedictory was short and to the point.
Mr. C. S. Jelley delivered a most excellent address to the class.
Graduates of the Lawrenceburg High School in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1882 appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 15 Jun 1882 – Page 3, Column 4
THE COMMENCEMENT.
The Commencement Exercises of the Public Schools, in this city, will take place at the Odd Fellows’ Hall on Friday, June 23d, at eight o’clock p.m. In order to meet the necessary expenses incident to the occasion an admittance fee of ten cents will be charged.
The graduates are:
Lawrenceburg Register – 22 Jun 1882 – Page 3, Column 3
The Seventh Annual Commencement of the Lawrenceburgh High School will take place at Odd Fellows’ Hall on tomorrow (Friday) evening, commencing at eight o’clock. The following is the
PROGRAMME:
Graduates of the Aurora High School in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1882 appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 15 Jun 1882 – Page 2, Column 2
Aurora High School Commencement.
The fifteenth annual commencement of the Aurora High School, took place in the Opera-house Tuesday evening, the following being the names of the graduating class, with their subjects:
The diplomas were conferred by Prof. Groves and the address to the graduates was delivered by Rev. A. C. Davidson. The young ladies all acquitted themselves well, and their productions showed evidence of the thorough training.
Report on the Lawrenceburg Public Schools in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1880 appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 10 Jun 1880 – Page 3, Column 3
The following pupils in the Lawrenceburg Public Schools were neither tardy nor absent during the school year:
The following were absent once, but not tardy:
The following were tardy once, but not absent: