In order that the boys and girls who are entitled to honor shall receive public recognition, a wall roll upon which the names may be posted every month is most desirable. It is possible to write the names on a blackboard or on a sheet of bristol board and so bring them into notice, but it is much better to add to the beauty of the room and at the same time make the honor seem more worthwhile by having the names inscribed in a framed Honor Roll, with the name and design attractively lettered and colored. In the best of these rolls the mat carries the name and decoration and this is fastened to the frame while the back is detachable, and there are many extra sheets provided so that a new one may be inserted whenever it is necessary to change the roll.
Promotion Certificates
The last day in September is always a promotion day for each pupil in every thoroughly graded school. In some cases the promotion is from one grade to another within a department, but it is quite as important that the fact of such progression should be noted as it is to give a diploma to the child who completes the junior course. A different card has been prepared for each year, with place for noting whatever honors have been earned in addition to the required work.
Diplomas
It is difficult for adults to realize how much a diploma given by the Sunday school is valued by the child who has earned it. The pupil who is honorably promoted from any one department of the school to the next should be given a diploma duly inscribed, rolled and tied with the junior colors, and publicly presented by the pastor of the church or the superintendent of the Sunday school. It is quite essential, where honors are given for extra memory or handwork, that these should be noted on the diploma. On some of the recent diplomas certain honors are designated giving an opportunity to star those that have been won by each pupil.
Temperance Pledge Wall Roll
Every Junior Department should have a wall roll upon which to place the names of the children who sign the temperance pledge. A wall pledge reproducing the wording of the Declaration of Independence pledge can be purchased from the National Temperance Society and Publication House in New York City. The Methodist Book Concern issues a pledge roll which has the name in a colored design and the portraits of Frances Willard and John B. Gough at the sides.
Birthday Cards
There are few ways in which the junior superintendent and teacher can create so close a personal tie with the pupils as by noticing birthdays either by letters or birthday cards. Beautiful birthday cards have been prepared for the four junior years. In the first year there is but one card intended for both boys and girls. These cards were designed and drawn by well-known artists, and are printed in attractive colors. The sentiments are such as will appeal to the junior children.