[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 142 (Wednesday, September 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       ADHIAMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 13, 1995
  Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great joy and admiration that I 
salute the faculty, staff, parents, students, and friends of Adhiambo 
School in Jackson, MS. Adhiambo which was founded in 1979 is a 
refreshing alternative to the traditional American school system. The 
school curriculum is aimed to perpetuate moral attitudes and values by 
developing children's personalities and characters and instilling 
brotherliness, kindliness and charity. The school provides a nurturing 
environment while offering a challenging curriculum. During a time when 
so many negative forces plague our communities, Adhiambo motivates our 
children through positive cultural images and experiences.
  It is rewarding to recognize a success story in the educational 
system when so many school systems are in decay. Today there are a 
tremendous number of children in the Nation who do not have the basic 
tools needed to learn and are not motivated to learn. Adhiambo's 
students are an exception and they are worthy of praise. Even more 
astounding is the fact that on December 5, 1994, the building which 
housed Adhiambo was completely burned down, yet the spirits of the 
students and staff persevered. On June 27, 1995, Adhiambo moved into 
its new home and all studies have resumed.


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