Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-13

The present week will see most of the Valley
Echools closed for the summer vacation period.
Thousands OF young men and women and children
viii turn from their studies to a great variety OF ac-
tivities. Books will be replaced by amusements, sports
and more serious undertakings.
For several hundred members OF graduation classes
this win mark the close of their public school educa-
ton. Many Of these will prepare TO enter colleges at
the beginning Of the next terms. Others, because OF
circumstances over which they most likely have no
control. will be entering various positions in the bust
ness world.
For these graduates this is a time Of decision-a
time when their future station in life may well be de-
termined. AL of these who possibly can, should ar
range to attend a college. probably taking specialized
work for this is the age Of specialists. 1t has been de-
termined over long years Of experience that a college
education pays-in dollars and cents. in added capac-
ity for enjoyment and consequently In happiness, and
in added capacity for soul satisfying service.
For those who are unable to continue their studies
by entering a college the future is not dark. In this
day 1t is possible to hold employment and obtain a
better education than was available to our grand
fathers. Many Of those who are unable TO 60 away
to college" will find In the junior colleges a solution
to their problem Of continuing their education. II 1t
is impossible to take full time courses. special work
can be done.
Others, who find 1t impossible to enroll in a junior
college will be able to carry on their studies by en-
rolling for correspondence courses. In addition to the
correspondence schools almost every f~Arst-claSs college
now maintains a correspondence course department
in which a student may enroll for instruction in a
great variety of subjects.
SO there is no reason why any graduate OF any
Valley school this year cannot continue his or her
studies.
Regardless Of what other things these graduate
seniors decide to do it is to be hoped they will con-
tinue to learn.
Learning is a road to happiness. Learn things
is a splendid piece Of advice. There are good things
10 learn. things less valuable and even some bad
things. but Of paramount Importance is that one learn
things and learn to do things.
The vacation period also Is Of vital importance to
those children who have not completed the public
school courses. How the next three months are spent
may determine the success to be attained in future
life.
Parents should give thought to this subject. There
are no set rules TO determine how a vacation may best
be spent. For children whose health is not robust
possibly a complete rest with plenty Of outdoor recre-
alton Is best. Other children, who are robust In health
and who have Jagged in their studies during the past
mer.
Others will OF necessity work TO earn money with
which to meet their expenses for the coming term and
the experience gained in such occupation may well
prove the most valuable experience Of their lives.
But certainly how the vacation is TO be spent Is
well worth considering-with an idea 10 determining
just what will result in the greatest good for the in
dividual concerned.