Charles H Milby High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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The American public schools are the universities of the people. Into these great institutions go the children of low estate and high estate, to be trained for citizenship in this commonwealth. In our public schools we find the truest expression of American democ- racy because in a most literal sense, equality of opportunity is to be found there. Further, the public school furnishes the only train- ing that a majority of our youth ever get. That the American public is beginning to realize the value of our schools is evidenced by the rapid growth of our school system, and the greatly increased financial support that has been accorded it. Many dollars are being expended now where only one was expended a generation ago. Like every other organization, the American public school must prove its right to live by the product that it turns out. Schools everywhere are being subjected to the closest scrutiny, and weak places are being sought out. Doubtless, some changes in method and content will result, but our elementary and high schools will remain the outstanding institutions in American life. Texas is making rapid progress in her educational system, and it is fitting that she should do so. The men who founded the Republic of Texas were men of culture and refinement and believed in public education. The Harrisburg Independent School District, as one small unit of this great State, is keeping pace with the times. This also is to be expected. Harrisburg, in the heart of the district, was once the capital of Texas, and its history is re- plete with those stirring events characteristic of our struggle with Mexico. The Harrisburg District has made phenomenal progress in the past few months. The tax rate has been raised from fifty to seventy-five cents, a bond issue of $350,000 lias been rated, four buildings, two high schools and two grade buildings have been planned and are now under construction. Fifteen teachers have been added to the faculty and five and one-half credits secured in affiliation. With this record behind us, certainly the future is most promising. J. 0. Webb, Superintendent of Schools.