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June 6, 1909
The Caucasian
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Report on school commencement exercises featuring beautiful choruses taught by Mrs. Irma McVoy Egan, appreciation for pianos from Hutchinson Brothers expressed by Prof. Byrd, and program for alumni exercises at city hall on June 5 including performances and presentations.
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BEAUTIFUL CHORUSES
The vocal numbers on the programme commencement night were charmingly given by the pupils of the school. Under the instruction of the accomplished musician, Mrs. Irma McVoy Egan, vocal music is being thoroughly taught in all the city schools. The gratifying results of her training were shown on this and other public occasions. Mrs. Egan expresses the soul of the music in her work.
APPRECIATION.
The high school students, faculty and friends are indebted to Hutchinson Brothers for the handsome pianos used at the commencement exercises. Prof. Byrd took occasion to express his appreciation at the close of the exercises for this spirited act on the part of this popular firm.
ALUMNI EXERCISES
Programme of the alumni exercises at the city hall Saturday, June 5, at 8:15 p.m.:
Piano solo—Mrs. Irma McVoy Egan.
President's address - Miss Lena Hughes.
Reading, selected—Miss Rosa Schulsinger.
Vocal selection—Mr. Sol Singlust.
Accompanist, Mrs. LeBarre.
Historical data—Miss Frances Levy.
Reading, selected—Miss Etta Blewer.
Presentation alumni pin—Mr. Jacob M. Bodenheimer.
Presentation of scholarship—Prof. C. E. Byrd.
The vocal numbers on the programme commencement night were charmingly given by the pupils of the school. Under the instruction of the accomplished musician, Mrs. Irma McVoy Egan, vocal music is being thoroughly taught in all the city schools. The gratifying results of her training were shown on this and other public occasions. Mrs. Egan expresses the soul of the music in her work.
APPRECIATION.
The high school students, faculty and friends are indebted to Hutchinson Brothers for the handsome pianos used at the commencement exercises. Prof. Byrd took occasion to express his appreciation at the close of the exercises for this spirited act on the part of this popular firm.
ALUMNI EXERCISES
Programme of the alumni exercises at the city hall Saturday, June 5, at 8:15 p.m.:
Piano solo—Mrs. Irma McVoy Egan.
President's address - Miss Lena Hughes.
Reading, selected—Miss Rosa Schulsinger.
Vocal selection—Mr. Sol Singlust.
Accompanist, Mrs. LeBarre.
Historical data—Miss Frances Levy.
Reading, selected—Miss Etta Blewer.
Presentation alumni pin—Mr. Jacob M. Bodenheimer.
Presentation of scholarship—Prof. C. E. Byrd.
What sub-type of article is it?
School Commencement
Event Program
What keywords are associated?
School Commencement
Vocal Music
Alumni Exercises
Piano Solo
Scholarship Presentation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Irma Mcvoy Egan
Hutchinson Brothers
Prof. Byrd
Miss Lena Hughes
Miss Rosa Schulsinger
Mr. Sol Singlust
Mrs. Lebarre
Miss Frances Levy
Miss Etta Blewer
Mr. Jacob M. Bodenheimer
Prof. C. E. Byrd
Where did it happen?
City Hall, City Schools
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Irma Mcvoy Egan
Hutchinson Brothers
Prof. Byrd
Miss Lena Hughes
Miss Rosa Schulsinger
Mr. Sol Singlust
Mrs. Lebarre
Miss Frances Levy
Miss Etta Blewer
Mr. Jacob M. Bodenheimer
Prof. C. E. Byrd
Location
City Hall, City Schools
Event Date
Saturday, June 5, At 8:15 P.M.
Story Details
Description of charming vocal performances by school pupils under Mrs. Egan's instruction at commencement; thanks to Hutchinson Brothers for pianos; detailed program for alumni exercises including piano solo, addresses, readings, vocal selection, historical data, and presentations.