Show I 1 formal opening of i beautiful high scho school 01 yesterday was a 9 gal gala day lor for school officials and be school boo 1 P patrons at the entire i d day was d devoted it ed to P public bc inspection ot of school M Z h school e structure t and t the he b beautiful u t high gh that visited the building the throngs i all elated at the grandeur and com were interior words falling failing to eness of the their enthusiasm and pride ot 01 the express beautiful 9 school chool edifice and its perfect fact equipment in the morning all the pupils of the grade schools marched to the new building and were shown ahr through gh the structure pupils of st marys school accompanied their instructors in marched arched compa nied by in the morning an and d to the new building inspected and admired by them all day groups of interested citizens visited the building and were welcomed by the school authorities the big event of course was the night gathering some soo of our citizens were pr present ent to enjoy the program us its published el last ast week alter after which all were shown through the building and praise and commendations were unanimous the speaker of the evening was state superintendent 0 C N jensen who gave a splendid address teeming with kind words for park city and its schools and commendations tor for the progressive school board and school faculty trustee Sto stoners St onera ners welcoming welcoming address the address of trustee J wm win stoner on behalf of the board of education follows we are met here tonight to celebrate the completion of this high school building to enjoy a few social hours together to renew re new old friendships and to form new on behalf of the board of E education of park city I 1 extend to you a most hearty welcome your board of f education thought it fitting and proper to commemorate come this important event in some formal manner thus giving the public an opportunity of inspecting the building and meeting with the officers and teachers of this institution ution we trust that you have already done this or will do so at the conclusion of this program realizing that this building Is not all perfection that its location might have been better chosen perhaps that a different style of architecture design or arrangement ran gement could have been selected but believing that the choice made Is beautiful serviceable and economical we sincerely hope that it meets with yo your ur sp approval from tonight this Is your property subject only to such rules and regulations as are necessary tor for its proper use and protection we want you to take a personal interest in this institution where your children spend a large portion of their time you tou are welcome and invited at all times to visit this school and witness the work these children are doing under the supervision ot of the faculty I 1 do not wish to bore you with a detailed recital ol of the many trials sleepless nights and endless amount of work required in the planning and erection ol of a building such as this now that the child has been reared to maturity and stands forth in all its strength and beauty the grief care and worries incident to the ills ilia and uncertainties of infancy and childhood are forgotten all these are overshadowed by the pride and satisfaction of successful achievement and the joys and pleasures to be derived from a service rendered throughout an honorable life which the promise of the future holds out to us Is sufficient compensation pensa tion tor for tho the hardships endured however we do feel that you are interested te in and entitled to a brief statement or an accounting of our stewardship r to in the expenditure of the public funds entrusted to us as your servants I 1 might say that from the outset every in member ember of this board entered entered upon this important undertaking wl with th a steadfast determination to get the most possible tor for the money expended consistent consi stant with I 1 economy and good practice and above all things else to stay within the amount of the bond issue provided for this specific purpose how well this has been done Is shown by the following figures from the sale of the bonds and accrued interest thereon prior to the completion of the building we received the sum of the building cost purchase and improvement of grounds 01 general building contract heating and plumbing contract Pa painting intini I 1 furniture and equipment architects fee total ba 88 leaving a balance of 82 my friends tonight marks the completion of this beautiful building and its formal presentation to the public it I 1 Is the fulfillment of a v dream which has bad long been in the hearts of many of you the consumption of an achievement in which we can all share and feel justly proud it Is my hope and that of my esteemed colleagues collogues coll egues that this building may be dedicated and ever devoted to that high and honorable purpose tor for which it was con cleved in general let us dedicate it to the service of all mankind in that noble task of increasing knowledge and promoting virtue but more particular let it be devoted to the preparation of the young manhood and young womanhood of park city so that they may be the better fitted to carry on the duties of life that they may here learn those lessons which not only fit them for their dally daily vocations but also those sterling qualities that make tor for high moral character and good citizenship M may a y the most impressive lessons ever taught within these walls be that of clean living the proper respect and observance of con continued on page four high school 0 opened ened continued from page one authority charity fidelity tolerance and brotherly love and that humble reverence lor for almighty god goda which is due him from all his children in closing I 1 wish to leave with you t this his thought now that this magnificent structure has teen been provided handmade and made ready for use let us not forget that beautiful though it may ma be of itself it Is only an In object devoid of life or feeling A fine new building and good equipment alone do not make a school the soul of this institution that spiritual element which calls it into life and makes of it a vital living thing pulsating with activity and useful endeavor Is that band of noble men and women who make up the faculty not only of the high school but of our entire school system may they ever be loyal to their sacred trust to them we indeed owe a debt of gratitude for their unselfish untiring devotion to the welfare of our children may we not as parents and patrons of this institution aid and support them in the great work in which they are engaged I 1 assure you that these folks like ourselves are most human individuals subject to the harng same likes and dislikes seeking amusements in the same way enjoying the same social intercourse and faithfully endeavoring to successfully fill stations in life as each of us are st irving to do let us then cultivate their acquaintance extend to them our friendship and the hospitality of bur our homes and learn more about their perplexing problems with our children in doing so I 1 am sure that we can help to make their task less burdensome and their lives more pleasant thereby increasing their use fullness and prolonging their years of service among us while we ourselves would be the richer in lifes experiences for having known them and enjoyed their friendship it was the intention of giving a detailed description of the magnificent new school edifice this week but circumstances prevented it will appear in our next issue |