[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 STEPHEN NORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE'S SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Stephen North for being named New Hampshire's Secondary School 
Principal of the Year. Steve is the principal of Profile Junior and 
Senior High School in Bethlehem, NH, a position he has held since 1977. 
As a former teacher and school board chairman myself, I congratulate 
him for receiving this prestigious award.
  Steve celebrates a long and distinguished career in education. He has 
been a teacher at Hanover High School, Curriculum Coordinator for the 
Dresden-Hanover School Districts, and both principal and assistant 
principal at Frances C. Richmond Middle School in Hanover. Steve's 18 
years in education have been marked with success and leadership in this 
regional school district. He has built a reputation for excellence and 
achievement in many areas, from teacher to administrator. An example of 
Steve's achievement is the completion of much needed additions and 
renovations for Profile Junior and Senior School. This project, under 
his leadership, was completed in just 5 years.
  Steve's achievements can be seen in more than new buildings, he has 
earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues for his efforts. He 
is an excellent role model for his peers because of his professional 
activities, leadership abilities, and commitment to community. Steve is 
involved in various educational organizations including the New England 
Association of Schools and Colleges, the New Hampshire Association of 
School Principals, and the North Country Principals Association.
  Teachers and students alike admire Steve for what he has done for the 
school. He is known as someone who mentors new teachers, encourages 
innovation, promotes professionalism, and creates a sound educational 
environment. Under his supervision, Profile Junior and Senior High won 
the 1995 Sportsmanship Banner for exemplifying the positive tenets of 
good sportsmanship. This type of achievement reflects the type of 
motivation Steve provides for his school.
  Our children are very important to our future and I am proud to see 
that they are in such capable hands. New Hampshire is fortunate to have 
such a talented educator and administrator like Steve North. I commend 
Steve for his outstanding career in the field of education.

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