[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 72 (Friday, June 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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               A TRIBUTE TO CHEVY CHASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 10, 1994

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the achievements 
of Chevy Chase Elementary School on receiving national recognition as a 
Blue Ribbon Award winner. Chosen by the U.S. Department of Education 
from nominees throughout the State and Nation, Chevy Chase Elementary 
embodies excellence in education.
  The students of Chevy Chase Elementary represent many backgrounds. 
Taking advantage of the varied population within its district, Chevy 
Chase concentrates on providing a multicultural education. As part of a 
dedication to integrated education, Chevy Chase works with another 
nearby elementary school providing equal opportunity for minority 
students. Both communities take advantage of resources from the schools 
and enjoy greater diversity because of this exchange. With the school 
about 10 miles from the Nation's Capital, staff and students also use 
local resources for enrichment.
  Chevy Chase Elementary specializes in science, math, and technology 
as part of its magnet school program. Over 100 highly gifted children 
from around the country are challenged by state-of-the-art programs. 
Integration of the magnet programs into the rest of the school allows 
all the students at Chevy Chase Elementary to benefit. Assuring the 
highest possible quality of education for all its students; the staff 
maintains high standards through continual training programs.
  Under the leadership of principal Stephanie Jackson, students and 
faculty have won numerous awards for excellence, including recognition 
at the county and State levels. Students have implemented a school-wide 
recycling program and adopted a local stream to heighten awareness of 
the environment. They have also been featured in local concerts and 
national news programs as part of the Presidential Inauguration; the 
school choir was even nominated for a Grammy Award. This Blue-Ribbon 
Award represents a crowning achievement in which we take great pride. 
Mr. Speaker, I am happy to draw attention to their continuing high 
standards and wish them every success in the future.

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