From the Steven's Point Gazette, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, dated June 14, 1922:
SIXTEEN TO GRADUATE FROM AMHERST HIGH
Many Events on Commencement Program in Portage County Village
Amherst Advocate — The class of 1922 of the local High school contains 16 members and these young people will be presented with their diplomas of graduation on the evening of June 16 at the Opera House.
The members of the class are as follows: Maynard L. Nelson, Lawrence G. Nesser, Alta L. Otto, Marion Raasoch, Mayme M. Swatella, Gertrude B. Theis, Lalia Waller, Ben Zenoff, Palma C. Everson, Walter N. Johnson, Laura E. Kostuch. Harry F. Koziczkowski, Josephine Kurkowski, Miney Mitcheltree, Anna M. Nelson and Isla E. Nelson.
The class motto is "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity."
The class flower is the American beauty rose, and the class colors are blue and white.
Following is the commencement calendar:
Class play — "At the End of the Rainbow," opera house, Friday evening, June 9.
Baccalaureate sermon — Sunday evening, June 11, by Rev. Mr. Oliver at the Community Methodist church.
High school picnic at Lake Emily, Thursday afternoon, June 15.
Commencement exercises at the opera house Friday evening, June 16 at 8:15.
The commencement program is as follows:
Commencement March, Ireane Pidde.
Piano solo, Anna Nelson.
Invocation, Rev. J. Chylinski.
Salutatory, Marion Raasoch.
Vocal solo, Laura Kosiuch.
Class prophecy, Josephine Kurkowski.
Oration, "The Student of Today," Laura Kostuch.
Piano duet, Josephine Kurkowski and Alta Otto.
Address, "It's Up to You," Professor Bushey.
Presentation of Spoon, Ben Zenoff and Florence Tronson.
Valedictory, Gertrude Thies.
Presentation of diplomas, Mrs. Lena P. Wilson.
Class song.
