1892 Business High School Graduates
This was the first commencement exercise for Business High, graduating thirty-five students. The purpose of establishing Business High was two-fold. First, it relieved the pressure on Central High's burgeoning population. Second, it created a course of study for those unable to take the longer courses. The list of names and program details were taken from the June 21, 1892, edition of the Washington Post Washington, DC, page 2.
Commencement Program:
Introductions: Principal Davis.Presiding Official: Hon. John T. Mitchell, President of the School Board.
Invocation: Rev Charles A. Stakely, Pastor, First Baptist Church.
Address to the Graduating Class: Isadore Saks, Banker & President, Saks & Co.
Valedictory: R. G. Donaldson.
Presentation of Diplomas: Commissioner Ross.
Music: Marine Corps Band.
1892 Graduates
Frank Walter Brandenburg |
1892 Graduates
Ellen Marie Ackerman |