[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 21, 1994]
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             THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANNANDALE HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. LESLIE L. BYRNE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 1994

  Mrs. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I will soon have the pleasure of celebrating 
with my constituents the anniversary of Annandale High School. 
Annandale High School is home to approximately 2,000 students in 
Fairfax County and has produced well-educated, athletic, and gifted 
young adults for 40 years.
  The school was opened on September 1, 1954, to 1,000 students who 
came from overcrowded neighboring schools. But, it was only 1 short 
year later than the community outgrew the original facility and 
constructed a 12-room addition. They have continued to grow and have 
offered the highest quality education to thousands of Northern Virginia 
students over the years. In 1993 alone, they boast four national merit 
scholars, three national merit finalists, and four semi-finalists.
  Testimony to the good will engendered by Annandale High School 
faculty and staff over the years is that 10 teachers on staff are 
alumni of the high school, including varsity football coach, Richard 
Adams. As a student athlete, Coach Adams helped to lead the Annandale 
Atoms to one of their first State championships, and in 1993, he 
coached the team to their fifth. Annandale High School has also 
achieved State championship status in golf, boys gymnastics, girls 
soccer, boys cross country, and girls baseball.
  The students, alumni, faculty, and staff of Annandale High School, 
along with the community, should be very proud of their growth and 
accomplishments. By steadfastly providing a solid education coupled 
with a top notch athletic department, Annandale has strengthened and 
enriched our community in many ways.
  It is a privilege to be a part of this celebration and I ask that my 
colleagues in the House join me in extending a heartfelt 
congratulations to Annandale High School on their 40th anniversary.

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