HICKSVILLE HOME COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES






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The commencement exercises at St. John's Home, Hicksville, were held last 
Sunday.
The awarding of medals took place in the chapel and was followed by 
benediction. The singing of the choir boys was supplemented by a beautiful 
rendition of "Ave Maria" by Arthur SOMERS.  The Rev. Bernard QUINN, in his 
address to the boys, spoke of the manliness of moral courage and the need 
today of the man who can say "No" to temptation. The exercises were followed 
by a lawn fete. The boys in their white suits looked very attractive as they 
sang, framed by the arch of foliage and daisies. Mr. SOMERS, addressing the 
boys, impressed upon them the necessity of being loyal to their school. He 
told the audience of the danger to the Catholic school system in the bill now 
being urged in Washington for the federalization of schools.
Joseph KEANEY delighted the youngsters with his characteristic humor, but at 
the same time taught them the value of true courage and adherance to 
principle in these days of shifting standards.

Excellence medals were awarded to the following:
Albert SCHOCK
Joseph MC LAUGHLIN
William DALY
Patrick MAHONEY
Hugh MC DERMOTT

Christian doctrine prizes were won by:
Frank FINK
Ignatius ZENDER
John FISHER

Conrad HUTCHUK received first prize for  improvement
Paul HARLIN for application to study. 
Thomas AIKENS won the baseball medal donated by the board. 
Mrs. G. BREEN directed the singing, assisted by Louis MONICO.

Transcribed by Mary Musco
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