Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATED
Handsome New Structure at imperial Formally Opened in Presence
 of Teachers of Entire County

One of the most notable events of the week in Imperial Valley has been the dedication of the handsome new high school building at Imperial, last Wednesday, in the presence of prac- tically all of the teachers of Im- perial County.
 It was a happy thought when ar engagements were made to hold one days session of the Imperial County Institute at Imperial, and to include in the days programme the formal dedication of the new high school. The new building is the premier of the Inn perial Valley high school structures; it means much for the advancement of educational matters here, and it was indeed fitting that the combined forces of the county school teachers should participate in opening the new build ing.
 The formal exercises began at Z o'clock in the afternoon, and at that time the large auditorium was filled with visitors, all of the valley towns being represented outside of the teach ing fraternity.
 Singing of America" was followed by invocation by Rev. Frank Lucas, and the Imperial Valley Union High School chorus sang a selectioe. Then within the metal box to be deposited within the cornerstone of the building were placed numerous documents, in cluding copies of the various publica- tions of Imperial Valley, and the box was placed in the receptacle, ready to be sealed with a handsomely engraved tablet at it's facing.
 Edward H. Hyatt, State Superin- rendent of Public Instruction, gave an address on the progress of education within the past decade, and this was | followed by a brief address by Prof. | J. E. Carr Superintendent of Schools of Imperial County, who congratulated Imperial and the entire valley on the fine school structure being opened
 After instrumental selections by Mrs. E. M. Rogers, the building contractor, H. H. Peterson, spoke briefly on the work accomplished under his direc- tion. and then presented to the presi- dent of the High School Board, Rev. A. E. Wright, the keys of the building MT. Wright made brief response.
 Prof. John E. Francis, principal of the Polytechnic High School of Los Angeles, then spoke on "The Ameri- can High School" After this address which was highly enjoyed by the large audience, the assemblage adjourned to the front of the building, where "Old Glory was raised on the flag staff and the cornerstone facing was placed in it's permanent position.
 In the evening the citizens of Inn perial gave reception in honor of the visiting teachers, and an interest ing programme was rendered. Hugh J. Baldwin, Superintendent of Schools of San Diego County, made the prin- cipal address, and others who spoke briefly were s. B. Zimmer, architect for the Imperial Valley Union High School building; H. W. Brewer, John Mckinney, Dr. E. D. Patten, Leroy Holt, E. F. Howe, Prof. c. L. Schu- feldt ad E. J. Norris, of the Imperial schools, and Miss Florence Dunhan of the Brawley High School.
 The Imperial Valley Union High School buildings and equipment rep resent an outlay of $5O,OOO. Beside the main structure there is a commodious manual training department, housed in a separate brick structure. The school also has two dormitories on the block selected for it's site. The school will graduate three students this year.