[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             A TRIBUTE TO LAKE ARROWHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 1997

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding performance of Lake Arrowhead 
Elementary School in Lake Arrowhead, CA. Earlier this year, Lake 
Arrowhead Elementary was named a California Distinguished School by 
State superintendent of public instruction, Delaine Easton. This 
recognition, one of the highest educational awards presented in 
California, puts this fine school in the top tier of educational 
institutions in the entire state.
  Lake Arrowhead Elementary School, located in the mountains of San 
Bernardino County, has achieved an excellent level of success in 
maintaining high-academic standards for its students. Under the fine 
and capable leadership of Principal John Fenn, this school has excelled 
largely because of its outstanding faculty, devoted student body, and 
the active and involved support of the entire mountain community. As 
the largest elementary school in the rim of the World Unified School 
District with an enrollment of 840 students, Lake Arrowhead Elementary 
is especially well known for its dedication to its students.
  In February, Lake Arrowhead Elementary was selected as a 1997 
regional nominee for the California School Recognition Program. The 
competition for this recognition alone was exceptionally stiff with 
nearly 700 schools submitting applications to the State superintendent 
of public instruction. Several months later, John Fenn was notified of 
his school's crowning achievement--selection as a California 
Distinguished School--a success that was shared by the entire Lake 
Arrowhead Elementary School community in May.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me, our colleagues, and the many 
admirers of Lake Arrowhead Elementary in recognizing the outstanding 
achievements of the staff, students, and others who continue to bring 
success to this fine school. This achievement provides a model of 
success to be emulated not only by other schools in California but 
across the country as well. I join the House in applauding the efforts 
of this fine program and congratulate Lake Arrowhead Elementary for a 
job well done.

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