Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-21
y TOMORROW

81 To the str aims Of martial music and
under the eyes OF long-waiting throng
OF those interested in the welfare OF
tho younS, people OF our country, Elko
q will tomorrow present to every man,
xonr2n and child everywhere within
the boundaries OF this great portion
OF the state, an high school that can.
not be duplicated anywhere in Ne
-Vada. We say this In no boastful
spirit. for the school Is a matter of
need to US, but We say 1t with great
pride and With feeling that only
such magnificent buildings as these
could be worthy OF the sturdy and
progressive youth about to receive
their instruction within them.
The equipment consists Of three
buildings. the main instruction build.
ing being the first encountered on
the campus; the second, the dormi-
tory. arranged for the accommodation
of boys and girls, with a master and
- matron caring for their respective
departments. The third building is
devoted to gymnasium and entertain
ment purposes and Is we'll equipped
with stage; fine maple floor for dane.
y ing, and first-class athletic equip
rnent. Many people have remarked
= that but one thing seemed to inter
'> fore With the scheme of things and
o. that vas the general architectural
Hines OF the main building; we will ad-
d NIT that the building has little of ex-
terror beauty to commend II to the ar
Atistic idea but we think that a wise
desperation has been shown by :hose
I'm charge of the work In devoting less
to art and more to constructive and
q. educational equipment In the inter
Tor; ga thing Of beauty is Joy for.
-~" ever" very true. but beauty Is only
skin deep; It is the solid makeup OF
20 the institution beneath that we want
and We think we have II in the new
high school equipment. The dormi
tory embodies grace OF style with sub
- st&ntiaf settings and we have heard
no comment whatever that was not
favorable in every particular anent
- this part OF the new school. The
- gymnasium is the dream of youth, the
thing most desired in his curriculum
It represents the scene OF his asso
citation with hts fellow.students, the
place where his manhood is nodded
to the form best suited to his activi
ties In later years; It holds his little
frornanees. for here he takes his first
loves, and We use the plural advised
IslyrSe think, gIides through the mazes
OF: the dance with them, or hears
) their shrill rcriss OF encouragement;
aas he lines up in athletic games
"a s8ainstra sturdy opponent.
land no pains have been spared in
gym" that will get all
Of the best ont of every boy.
Nothing can be gained in this ar.
ticle by giving in detail the equip.
ment OF the plant. even though the
writer might be able to do so; the In
Btallations in the various rooms of
cSichOO1 NhC ACSlult lOOluS, tlC. VI
the domestic science arrangement,
would be of little interest to you on
paper. What you must needs do Is
see them. Here is where the interest
Hes, but more than interest should
drsv you to the high school grounds
tomorrow; pride In your own. a pa
itfiotism that'is for home and coun.
tyy,scalls every man, woman and
child 10 Elko physically able TO walk.
tide, run or roll to the dedication OF
these magnificent buildings tomor.
,6ov. Able addresses by Governor
Boyle and President Clark OF the Uni
Nsrsity of Nevada, military music by
The Home Guard band, music by the
high school orchestra, and many 9th
ar features will be parts OF the pro
gsram. Let US all turn out. people
and. -ssy a prayer for the safety OF
this. magnificent gift from the people
OF Elko county to their young. No
greater monument to the generosity
and public spirit OF the people OF this
county could possibly be erected. I,
Ia your duty to properly observe It's
acceptance.
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