On this occasion we wish to express our gratitude to your worthy Superintendent of Schools, Mr. J. W. Studebaker. His wonderful resourcefulness and invaluable suggestions as well as his untiring efforts and cooperation are major factors in making possible the structure which we today dedicate. The two years of more we have shared with Mr. Studebaker in bringing into reality this building will ever be to us a most pleasant and cherished memory. A prominent attorney recently said of him at a dinner party at Los Angeles, California, "Studebaker is the greatest piece of human dynamo we have ever seen." No one can better realize the truth of this statement that Mrs. Smouse and myself. No wonder he has built for Des Moines one of the most efficient and economical public school systems in America.

We wish to remember the efficient architects. Particularly do we express appreciation of the designer, Mr. Clark Souers. He has devoted much time and study to this structure. We join with our fair city in thanking him for his plans and labors.

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