Stanford University - Quad Yearbook

“DFlHCATl!]!) TO HERBERT CLARK HOOVER This ittue of the Quad It dedicated retpecffully to Herbert Clark Hoover, Stanford ' s mott distinguished alumnus and one of the most eminent living Am ericans. This tribute is modest in comparison to the high honors bestowed upon him by his fellow countrymen and grateful nations abroad, but it it generous in the accompanying sincere good wishes from the Stanford student body. Member of the class of 1891. Stanford ' s first four-year class, author of the Con- stitution of the Associated Students, first student manager of the ASSU — and one who insisted on serving without salary, although he was working his way through Stanford — founder of the great library which bears his name here, and a University Trustee sine* 1912, he has earned the thanks of Stanford men and women for his interest in the University at well as for hit service to this country and to the distressed of all nationalities. On his 75th birthday, the Stanford student body was pleased indeed to have him accept honorary life membership in the Associated Stu- dents. And now, in this year of hit 80th birthday, we take thit meant of withing him many more years of life and vigor and of service to his University and the nation. ”