The Bernice Journal
May 16, 1929
By Journalist Club
High School News
Annual Sermon
Bernice High School Auditorium
Sunday, May 19th 1920
Eleven O’Clock
Processional
- Doxology congregation standing
- Invocation, The Reverend M. V. Burns
- Song High School Chorus
- Announcements, N. L. Moncrief
- Scripture, The Reverend Spurgeon Wingo
- Song, High School Chorus
- Sermon, The Rev. Spurgeon Wingo
- Benediction, The Reverend L. P. Moreland
Commencement
Twenty-Second Annual Commencement Bernice High School
May the twenty-third 1929 March
| Salutatory – “The New South – Lucile Nicklas |
| Chorus – Girls’ Glee Club |
| Valedictory – “A Perfect Tribute ” – Doris Watson |
| Class Song |
| Address – A. E. Phillips, La. Tech |
Presentation of Diplomas
J. O. Pettias, La. State Normal College
Awording of Honors – N. L. Moncriet
Flowers
Senior Play
Seniors gave “The 13th Chair” Monday night, May 13. This play of mystery held the audiences and those who like to solve a mystery enjoyed it. Miss Carroll and the seniors appreciate the kindness of all who let them borrow material for the stage.
The sum of $89.05 was received. This will be used for graduation expenses.
Senior Party
Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Moncrief entertained the Seniors and faculty of Bernice High School Friday night, May 10.
As the guests entered they saw beautiful decorations of sweet peas and roses in the living room and dining room.
All guests were requested to bring farewell rimes, Seniors to teacher and teaches to Seniors. When the last guest had arrived each one read his rime. Mrs. Brodie Green won the prize.
Another form of amusement was the “dog and cat” contest which afforded lots of fum.
Other contests were the Automobile and Penny.
Delicious refreshments consisting of strawberry ice cream and angel food cake were served when the contest was over.
Seniors will never forget this evening of pleasure and will always remember Mr. and Mrs. Moncrief as splendid host and hostess.
7th Grade Program
The 7th Grade will have their annual Graduation Exercises, Wednesday night, May 22, Grammar School Auditorium.
| March |
| Salutatory, Vivian Reid. |
| Cornet Solo , Donald Lindsey. |
| Reading, Helen Hollis. |
| Class Song |
| Valedictory, Thyra Mabry. |
| Vocal Solo, Lyle Gresham. |
| Announcements. |
| Address, The Reverend L. P. Moreland. |
| Presentation of Certificates, Mr. N. L. Moncrief. |
7th Grade Program
Mr. Hooter went to Ruston Sunday night.
Mr. Tom Maroney of Marion was the guest of Miss Sudie Carroll Suday.
Mr. Hooter went to Strong Saturday.
Miss Kilpatrick spent the week end in Marion.
Misses Hester and Golden were visitors in Ruston Saturday.
Mrs. Mabry is back in school after several days of illness.
Home Economics Department
The Eighth Grade (B Section) of the Home Economics Department entertained several of the faculty at luncheon Tuesday. It was a splendid luncheon and every one enjoyed it greatly.
The Grammar School Students Store is doing nicely with its candy and school supplies.
Freshmen News
Miss Essie Knowles spent the week end with her friends Misses Inia and Malda Grafton.
Miss Vern Sterling spent the week end with Miss Maida Buckley.
Misses Mildred Cooper and Alma Goss went to Homer Sunday, to a singing convention that was held there.
Miss Dorris Wainwright spent Saturday night with Miss Cortez Hicks.
Miss Opal Johnson has been sick for the list few days, but came back to school Monday.
Among the freshmen going to Pisgah Sunday are: Misses Evelyn Faulkner, Thelma Evans, Jean Stout, Mr. Aubrey and Clyde Barrett.
Junior News
Miss Mary Hollis spent the week end in Ruston.
Miss Ellen Key went to Ruston Sunday.
Mr. Buford Cagle spent Sunday in Strong.
Miss Alline Tanner went to Weldon Sunday.
Misses Birdie Welch and Ruby Lee Odom spent Sunday in Pisgah.
Miss Alice Patrick is the (the paper did not finish it).
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