[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2318]
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                   HONORING ROCKY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 12, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Rocky River Middle School, 
which has been named a 1997-1998 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by 
the U.S. Department of Education.
  Only 167 schools in the country earned this prestigious award this 
year. Ten public schools in Ohio received the award, and two schools in 
Rocky River have been recognized. Blue Ribbon Schools are considered to 
be models of both excellence and equity where educational excellence 
for all students is a high priority. Rocky River Middle School had to 
demonstrate its effectiveness in meeting local, state and national 
educational goals and had to successfully complete a rigorous 
application process. Blue Ribbon Schools must offer instructional 
programs that meet the highest academic standards, have supportive and 
learning-centered school environments, and demonstrate student outcome 
results that are significantly above average.
  Rocky River Middle School is an outstanding school that is well 
deserving of this national recognition. Its academic programs and 
environment will serve as a model for schools across the country. My 
fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating the students, 
teachers, and administration of Rocky River Middle School for their 
commitment to excellence.

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