SchoolPincher4July1930nhhp0059

Calgary Herald

4 July 1930

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PRESENT PRIZES PINCHER CREEK

Convocation Ceremonies of High and Public Schools Are Held

PINCHER CREEK, July 4.-- Convocation ceremonies of the public and high schools Friday were the most successful ever held here. W. A. Ross, former principal, and for many years secretary- treasurer of the board, presided. A large gathering of pupils, parents and guardians attended.
The prizes donated by Captain McPhail Chapter, I.O.D.E., for greatest improvement in writing in grades I to VIII in the public and separate schools were presented by the regent, Mrs. G. J. Stone, who gave a short address to the recipients, and Mrs. Halton, educational secretary.
Principal A. W. Crum dealt with the progress shown in the higher grades and spoke of the co-operation between the board, parents and staff. He expressed regret that Mr. Frickleton and Miss Crook of the high school staff were leaving.
Rev. W. R. Jeffcott gave an inspiring address to pupils and graduates, stressing the need to "play the game" as they enter higher edu-game of life.
F. Flaherty presented medals to winners at the athletic school meet.
Presentation of medals to honor students in grades VIII, IX, X, XI and XII and to public school pupils making highest marks in their grades was made by W. A. Ross and A. W. Crum as follows:
Grade VIII-- Phyllis Hoare, Lyn Smith, Ruth Hassett, Douglas Fraser, Edna McLaughlin, Mae Allison.
Grade IX-- Joan Buchanan, Margaret P. Walters, Sydney Potter.
Grade X-- John R. Jackson, E. Doris McLaughlin, Doris M. Cox, Lillian E. Bishop. 
Grade XI-- Kathleen M. Ross, John S. Colclough, Muriel Lancaster, Aylmer R. Stuckey, Donald J. Watson.
Grade XII-- W. C. Robinson, J. D. Cumberland.
Prizes for highest standing in class:
Grade VII-- Lillian Wilson.
Grade VI-- Mildred Clements.
Grade V-- Arthur McBride.
Grade IV-- Senior, Mae Kroesing.
Grade IV-- Junior, Ernest Shoening.
Grade III-- Marion Allison.
Grade II-- Betty Tuff, Alice Gietz.
Grade I-- Lorna Lindsay.
Prizes for 1930:
Grade I-- Allan Tuff
Grade II-- Margaret Heppler.
School board prizes awarded for best writing: Grade VIII, Richard McMurdo; grade VII, Elsie Robinson; grade VI, Patsy Cridland; grade V, Katie Stafford; grade IV, Mary Krewatch; grade III, Katy Campbell; grade II, Clara Roper; grade I, Ella Gietz.



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