On Thursday evening, June 5, the graduation ceremonies took place in the High School Auditorium. Ninety students took part in the ceremonies conducted by Principal W. A. Gurney. This year the idea of caps and gowns was initiated along with a candlelight ceremony, which was very impressive. Professor William G. Dixon, Director of the School of Social Work, University of British Columbia, gave the address to the Graduates. Beverley Jones gave the reply to the speaker. Joe Slater gave the Valedictory address. Following the exercises, a reception was prepared by the ladies of the P.T.A. in the cafeteria for the graduates, their families and friends.
On Friday evening, June 6th, the banquet was held at Alex's Bar-B-Q. Joe Slater, President of the Students' Council, was Master of Ceremonies. Mr. McWhannel gave an interesting and humorous speech, then the class prophecies and Last Will and Testaments were read.
Following the banquet, the Graduation Dance was held in the Gym on a Centennial Theme. Graduation Week at K.H.S., including the many parties bath private and one at Alex's Bar-B-Q and the memorable wiener roasts will long be remembered by the 1958 Graduates.
