p. 15 | The Takoma Park (D. C.) School by T. E. Bowen

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 11, 1908

The Takoma Park (D. C.) School

By T. E. Bowen

On Wednesday afternoon, June 3, a few friends gathered at the school building to join in the closing exercises which marked the end of the first year's work of this school. A brief review of the year's work was given by the writer. During the term sixty-four students were enrolled, the average attendance being about fifty. The work done extended over grades one to eleven, and although the year was a short one, nearly all the studies outlined for a full year's course were completed.

Stanley C. Morian and Miss Sadie Clark, assisted by Miss Eva Bowen, have carried on the work of the school. Besides these regular teachers, Miss Etta Spicer has given lessons each week in drawing, and Miss Bula Russell, instruction in music.

The principal, Mr. Morian, then made a short address, giving a little of their experience in the regular work of the school. Elder A. G. Daniells made some appropriate remarks regarding the school and its work, and also gave some good instruction to the pupils.

Prof. Frederick Griggs followed with a short address filled with kindly thoughts of appreciation of the faithful efforts put forth by the teachers in behalf of the children and youth connected with the school.

The school closes with good prospects for another successful year's work. Plans are being laid for a larger attendance, with better facilities for carrying on its work.

We feel very thankful, indeed, for the blessing of the Lord attending the work of the past year. To him belongs all the praise. T. E. BOWEN.