Kingman
High School
Class of 1887
(The First Graduating Class)
From the Kingman Courier
(yes, that was before the Leader and the Courier merged) April
30, 1887.
First Annual Commencement
The first annual Commencement Exercises of the Kingman Graded
Schools and High School were held in this city, April 29, 1887.
Owing to a storm, which was prevailing during the time when the
event was to have taken place, the attendance was not near so
great as was anticipated. Indeed, in prevented some of those
whose names appeared on the program from being present.
Nevertheless, those who braved the storm of wind, sand and rain
which prevailed for nearly an hour previous to the beginning of
the exercises were amply repaid for their trouble and
inconvenience in attending.
Of each separate parte of the programme at this time, it is
impossible to speak. Suffice it to say that all members of the
different departments acquitted themselves well, and that there
have been few evenings spent in the Kingman Opera House which
have given more general gratification. The work of the Kingman
Schools will receive more attention in these columns hereafter.
From the May 5, 1887 Courier:
The presentation of diplomas to the High School class of two
pupils, Levi B. Sly and E.J. Rhoades was made by Honorable S.S.
Ashbaugh, President of the Board of Education. Professor Jenkins
returned thanks to the audience. Rev. Marshall pronounced the
benediction, and the assemblage dispersed.
From the Kingman Courier April 30, 1887
About May 10, 1887, E.J. Rhoades, who passed such a creditable
examination at Hutchinson as an applicant for an appointment to
the national Military Academy, will start for West Point to
undergo another examination there, which in all probability will
be more rigid than the one he has already passed. No fears are
being entertained for his being able to pass muster either
physically or mentally. He is a young man of superior mind and
fine attainments. Dr. M.V. Yancey discloses him to be of sound
body, robust, hearty and vigorous. The young man is to be
congratulated on his attainments and good fortune. This may be
but a very brilliant career as Generals Grant and Sheridan and
many others began this way.
Does anyone know "the rest of the story"?
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