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Story March 22, 1912

The Lakeland Evening Telegram

Lakeland, Polk County, Florida

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Sophomores at L.H.S. presented essays on historical figures like Hannibal, Cleopatra, and Alexander, along with recitations, music, and solos at the auditorium, demonstrating bravery and enthusiasm. The event continues tonight with another section.

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SOPHOMORES DO WELL

PRESENT FINE PROGRAMS AT AUDITORIUM LAST NIGHT AND TONIGHT.

Sophomores showed up bravely last night in their royal color of purple and old gold. A pretzel in their colors leaned against the clock, epitomizing the fact that with the Sophomore just swings from the top, once it was reached not only Knowles was there (and this was required) violets but they were able, top, to look Time in the face.

Chalmers opened the evening—this gentleman's interest in our being shown by his readiness to oblige the L. H. S. at all times.

Mabel Powers' essay on Hannibal did clearly and convincingly that we have "Alps" in our lives, and that there are no more insurmountable than those Hannibal crossed.

Winnie Mayes gave an interesting recitation on the old Serpent of the Nile with the conclusion that beauty is not all, that the womanly woman vital thing. With all her beauty power Cleopatra's downfall is just.

The Social Life of the Romans—Bessie Bryant made her audience see that, like Richelieu, "when France, good easy man, his greatness a ripening" that decadence waiting. The strongest part bridge is its weakest part s vices ruined her.

Pericles stands out in history as courteous man among unrighteous— and Maggie Bryant drew a clever analogy from his life in Athens, ringing to hear.

Virginia Lanier chose the fascinating subject of "Alexander the Great" cleverly and logically drew her conclusions that man rises or falls within himself it is the in- raitor who opens the castle to ad Miller chose "Socrates" and Jones humorously introduced ff yly suggesting the homeliness rates as correlated by himself, urrell and Mr. Mayes. "A lit- nsense now and then is relished e best of men," and this gave dlence a chance to smile which eagerly seized upon and ed Maud successfully on the nd character of Socrates, which ld well, emphasizing that his eter still lives.

The Catacombs" Pearl Lomax interesting archaeology and d herself mistress of her sub- her Heath's "Battle of Marathon struck the note of warning to uth that Marathons have to be by every one and victory is on anners of those who try and firm.

Georgia Fannin gave an acceptable solo and Viola Powell and Alma mell rendered a fine duet. Music Ine thoughts as Jefferson the sald, qin a play, "go togedder wohl."

Emulating spirit of each class a little better in, decorations ork is fine to see and an up- r us all. When youth starts out something it's enthusiasm leads at results.

It's fine to see the splendid audience we have and their intelligent lon is a great help to the boys irls, many of whom find it a ordeal—yet how bravely they helr Marathons and come of at that!

Tonight the other section of Sophomores will deliver their essays; look forward to the same fine place for them.

L. H. S.,

Press Reporter.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Sophomore Program Historical Essays Student Recitations L.H.S. Event School Auditorium Youth Enthusiasm

What entities or persons were involved?

Mabel Powers Winnie Mayes Bessie Bryant Maggie Bryant Virginia Lanier Maud Miller Pearl Lomax Heath Georgia Fannin Viola Powell Alma Mell Chalmers Knowles Jones

Where did it happen?

Auditorium At L. H. S.

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Key Persons

Mabel Powers Winnie Mayes Bessie Bryant Maggie Bryant Virginia Lanier Maud Miller Pearl Lomax Heath Georgia Fannin Viola Powell Alma Mell Chalmers Knowles Jones

Location

Auditorium At L. H. S.

Story Details

Sophomores presented essays and recitations on historical topics including Hannibal, Cleopatra, Roman social life, Pericles, Alexander the Great, Socrates, the Catacombs, and the Battle of Marathon, along with musical performances, highlighting student bravery and success.

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