[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 72 (Friday, June 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
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              TRIBUTE TO L'ANSE CREUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 5, 1998

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, education is a lifelong commitment and 
adventure. As children and adults, we all have reaped the benefits of 
our teachers' and school administrators' dedication. That is why each 
year, the United States Department of Education awards a selection of 
secondary schools with the Blue Ribbon Schools Award. This year, one 
hundred and sixty-six schools will be presented with the honor. We, in 
Macomb County, are proud of the fact that one of our own--L'Anse Creuse 
Middle School South--has been chosen to receive this important award 
this year.
  As you walk into L'Anse Creuse Middle School South, a banner greets 
you with the words, ``This is our village, these are our children. Love 
them, teach them, guide them.'' These are not merely words decorating a 
hallway. They symbolize the dedication that the staff feels for their 
students. As a recipient of the 1998 Blue Ribbon School Award, L'Anse 
Creuse Middle School South has worked hard to create a supportive 
educational environment for their students.
  In 1975, L'Anse Creuse Middle School South opened its doors to 
students in Harrison Township, Michigan. Within the walls of Middle 
School South, an emphasis has been placed on academic success and self-
esteem. The highly trained teaching staff is committed to working with 
each student as an individual. It is cooperation and respect between 
the staff and students that makes L'Anse Creuse Middle School South an 
exciting environment in which to learn and grow.
  Each fall, for the past twenty-three years, students have entered the 
doors of L'Anse Creuse Middle School South to find a nurturing 
environment in which to learn. As a Blue Ribbon School, Middle School 
South is a working example for other schools to follow. I am proud to 
honor the achievements of the students and staff at L'Anse Creuse 
Middle School South.

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