On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
It is largely because it furnishes such a good opportunity to test the backbone of a student that I place such high value upon our night-school.
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Booker T. Washington
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From his autobiography, Washington explains why he highly values the night school, emphasizing its role in developing student resilience and determination.
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