Education: The Impossible Dream

Many Manongs, who had begun their schooling with American Thomasites in the Philippines, came to the United States with the intention of furthering their educations as they worked. However, with ten hour work days in the fields, these dreams soon vanished. Economic necessity obliterated their educational goals.

A small group of Manongs who worked in Mt. Eden standing in front of
Brentwood High School.

As US nationals, many teenage Manongs had planned to avail themselves of a free public education and finish high school while working in the United States.

Uncle reported that these pictures were taken very early on a Sunday morning. It was the only time he ever dared visit the school.

All three photos above were taken in the late spring, 1928.