[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 75 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          A TRIBUTE TO MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 1998

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a few minutes to 
recognize the parents, students, and faculty of Midwood High School for 
outstanding academic achievement. On May 22 of this year Midwood was 
awarded the Blue Ribbon by the United States Department of Education; 
one of only 166 secondary schools to receive the award nationwide. The 
students and faculty have distinguished themselves and the Borough of 
Brooklyn through hard work and dedication.
  Midwood High School has maintained a consistently strong academic 
program for several years. The United States Department of Education 
named Midwood a School of Excellence for the 1986-87 school year. The 
College Board Advanced Placement Program rated Midwood one of the 50 
best high schools in America and The National Council of Teachers 
presented a Midwood student with the writing achievement award for the 
tenth consecutive year.
  The multi-ethnic, multi-racial student body at Midwood High School is 
committed to the school's exceptional academic standards. The number of 
students who pursue higher education bears testimony to the success of 
the school. As much as ninety-eight percent of Midwood's 1997 graduates 
went on to college. This year two Midwood seniors were selected as 
National Merit finalists. In 1997, Midwood students were awarded $28 
million in scholarships.
  I commend the faculties of Midwood High School and Brooklyn College 
for affording Midwood students opportunities to enrich their education. 
The faculties of these institutions provide students with programs, 
designed to broaden students' academic experience. Students are 
encouraged to use the Brooklyn College library and other college 
facilities. Students are also encouraged to participate in academic 
competitions by the Midwood faculty. At the annual Midwood Student 
Congress students are exposed to legislative processes by debating 
issues and casting votes.
  I hope that my colleagues will join me in recognizing Midwood High 
School as one of the finest secondary schools in America. The success 
of Midwood is an inspiration to urban school systems throughout the 
nation. I congratulate Principal Lewis Frohlich and all the teachers 
and students of Midwood High School.

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