Education is the Torchlight of Civilization

Education is the Torchlight of Civilization by artists Peter Pagast is located in on an interior wall of the Camelot Academy in the Brewerytown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The mural consists of portraits of four famous Philadelphia natives: professional dancer Judith Jamison; professional boxer Bernard Hopkins; lawyer and activist Cecil B. Moore; and educator Dr. Ruth Hayre. These individuals represent just a few of the many famous and influential individuals to grow up in Philadelphia. Their presence in this mural is representative of its title which states that education is the torchlight of civilization. The importance placed on education as a gateway to a successful career in what ever field you may want is hard to miss.

Location Note: This interior mural is inside a school building, and therefore not accessible for public viewing.