[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     TRIBUTE TO ST. MARY CATHEDRAL

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 1994

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to St. Mary 
Cathedral School from Gaylord, MI, in Michigan's First District, which 
I represent. The year 1994 represents a great landmark as the school 
celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding.
  St. Mary Cathedral School's longstanding dedication to quality 
education has been a tremendous asset to the Gaylord community. In 
1894, the school opened with 50 students and 1 lay teacher. From this 
beginning, the school has remained a vital participant in the education 
of the youth of the community. The school scholarship program, which 
assures that no one is turned away for financial reasons, has been a 
great help to many needy students. St. Mary Cathedral School has 
educated several thousand students in their first century of work, and 
boasts an active alumni list of over 2,500 individuals. In the current 
centennial academic year the school has an enrollment of 435 students.
  The St. Mary Cathedral School has afforded their students unique 
opportunities and in turn the students have brought special recognition 
to the school. The theater and music department has made special trips 
to Toronto and Europe providing cultural opportunities to the students. 
On a recent trip to Europe, the symphony band along with Gaylord High 
School Symphony Band won the coveted ``Ehrenpreis der Wien''--``Prize 
of the City of Vienna''--bring much pride to the community of Gaylord.
  Over the past 100 years, St. Mary Cathedral School has been an 
integral part of the community. Their commitment to the education of 
the Gaylord community youth is admirable and appreciated. I am grateful 
for the work of St. Mary Cathedral School and I would like to 
congratulate them once again on their 100th anniversary.

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