KERENS GRADUATES LARGE CLASS WITH CLOSING EXERCISES FINAL SCHOOL CLOSING TOOK PLACE FRIDAY EVENING IN AUDITORIUM Special in the Sun. Kerens, Texas, May 17, --The annual commencement exercises for the graduating class of the Kerens High school were held in the school auditorium Friday evening. Rev. Joe N. Everheart, pastor of the Kerens Presbyterian church filled the place of R. T. Ellis of Fort Worth, Texas, Secretary of the State Teachers; Association, in addressing the class. This change in the program was affected on account of the heavy rains the day before, causing a postponement in the program from Thursday evening. Rev. Everheart delivered a good talk which was thoroughly enjoyed by the good audience as well as the graduates. Other numbers of the program were as follows: Invocation……..Rev. Joe N. Everheart Soldier’s chorus, “Faust”— Connod—Senior Class. Salutatory—David Sherrill, Violin Solo, “Midnight Bells,” Viennese Melody—“Benburger-Kriesier, Miss Ruth Smith with Miss Gene Agness Ross at the piano. Valedictory—Pansy Walker, Presentation of Diplomas—Mr. J. J. Hendricks, Superintendent of schools, Kerens, Texas. Benediction—J. G. Reese Class Roll. David Sherrill, Mary Cecil Ross, Lois Burt, Louis Sims, Edwin Forehand, Pansy Walker, Jack Mann, Esli Wells, Virginia Crowley, Clyde McCord, Truett Albritton, Bobbie Head, Donley Watt, Freddie Banks, Lawrence Nolen, Gene A. Ross, Fred Absher, Bernard Bass, George A. Spurger, Walta Valkey Smith, Lloyd Newman, George C. I. Stubblefield, Clinton Horn, Alta Jones, Lucile Deskin, Roy Jennings, Walker Ingram, Lilla Mae Seale, Coleen Tramel, Reuben Massey, Mabel Holland, Reagan Cherry, Edward Tyner, Lovenia Breeding, Volva Shurbutt. Class Flower—Rose Class Colors—Pink and White. Class Motto—“Building for Char- acter, Not For Fame.” On behalf of Mrs. J. J. Hendricks, Superintendent Hendricks presented medals to Katherine Whorton and Agness Bell, senior and junior expression pupils, the two medals from Mrs. H. H. Mays, in Music, were presented to Vulkey Smith and Garland Inmon, senior and junior. Lloyd Mabry received the medal from Mrs. C. I. Coates in music. The honor graduate, Pansy Walker, received the medal which is presented by Mrs. J. E. Simmons. The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, May 17, 1927 Submitted by Diane Richards