Ackworth Academy Graduates
from newspapers 1871 - 1900

1886 Ackworth Academy

[Indianola Herald, Indianola, Iowa, Thurs., May 27, 1886, p.2]
This school is now one of the established institutions of Warren Co., and is doing a noble work.  It is nominally under the direction of the Society of Friends, but teaches no sectarian doctrines, admitting to its halls all who wish, to pursue the studies of its curriculum, under its prescribed laws. The past year has been a very prosperous one under Prof. C. L. Michener, A. B. of Penn College, and Prof. W. G. Stanley.  About eighty students have been enrolled during the year, and the work done by all has been highly satisfactory to the patrons of the school.  The year closed with the usual examination of classes, an exhibition by the undergraduates and Commencement exercises of the graduating class.  The class consisted of three members. The following is a copy of the program:
Music
Devotional
Oration in America – Clinton C. Hiatt
Problems for the Future – Clarence E. Woody
Music
Ideals – Linnie A. Haworth
Presentation of Diplomas
Address – Rev R. H. Hartley
Music
The closing exhibition on Thursday night was a credit to the school.  All who had part acquitting themselves well.  The program was as follows:
Song – Murmur Not
The Tear of Repentence – Ella Walker
Notes on California – Charles Davis
Only the Brakesman – Mary Kinsey
Medley – Chas. Vantress
“Der Besuch” – Charlie Perry and Charlie Stanley
Song – Waiting and Watching
Letter – Alma Sams, Answer to Letter – Ollie Perry
An Uncomfortable Predicament – Ona Ellis, Maud Wiley, Minnie Davis, Newton Hiatt, Arthur Burgess
Truthfulness – Mollie Cosand
Song – Make the Sound of Jubilee
The March of Empire – Harvey Starbuck
Education – Nora Haworth
The Brides of Enderby – Ollie Moffit
Heart Culture – Frankie Burgess
Song – The Reapers

1889 Ackworth Academy

[Advocate Tribune, Indianola, Thurs., June 6, 1889, p.2]
The commencement exercises of Ackworth Academy were held Friday, May 31. Diplomas were granted to five: Lucy Haworth, Mary Buchanon, Ella Ellis, Minnie Smith, in Ohio, and Loren Morgan.  Their orations were well prepared and delivered in a scholarly manner, which showed the fruits of earnest toil and study while preparing them, and the achievements attained while attending school.  They deserve great credit for their deportment, and as they go out form this institution of learning to engage in some profession of their own choice, they should always remember the earnest teaching they received from their dear teachers from a religious standpoint, how they labored to stamp on every heart the importance of an early acceptance of salvation.  W. H. Berry gave a very interesting lecture to the class and audience after the graduates delivered their orations.

1890 Ackworth Academy

[Advocate Tribune, Indianola, Iowa, Thurs., June 5, 1890, p.3]
Commencement at Ackworth
The close of the spring term marks the twenty-first anniversary of Ackworth Acedemy.  During this period the Academy has enjoyed in the main, unruffled prosperity.  Under the supervision of the Friend’s church, carefully guarded by conscientious educators, patronized by that class who love thoroughness and merit rather than ostentation or superficiality, the school has developed a solid purpose, a solid curriculum, a solid basis in general.  … There is something about the closing oration, the last duty, etc., other than the exercise itself, an under current.  Thursday morning opened bright and lovely for a commencement day and the old Academy was soon exhausted even of standing room by attentive spectators.
“Revolutions” was the subject of the first oration, which was delivered in good style by Elmer Ginder, of Ackworth. Almeda Reynolds, of Indianola, presented a very interesting oration entitled: “The Dollar that Isn’t Almighty.”

1896 Ackworth Academy

[Indianola Times, Indianola, Iowa, Sat., May 23, 1896, p.3]
Commencement exercises of the Ackworth Academy occur Friday the 29th at 10 a.m.  Clarence Adamson is the only graduate this year.

1900 Ackworth Academy