[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 100 (Thursday, July 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1554]
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          IN HONOR OF THE JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize The John Adams 
School Class of 1969 as they are to celebrate their 30 year reunion on 
August 21st, 1999. The reunion committee has worked hard and been 
highly successful in tracking the class of 1969, holding a database of 
400 out of the original 521 students who attended John Adams in that 
year. An amazing feat when it is considered that the former students 
are scattered the length of the country from California to New York, 
including those who have remained in Cleveland, where they began their 
education.
  The John Adams High School, which opened in Cleveland in 1923, was 
unfortunately closed on June 13th 1995, making the reunion all the more 
important as a reminder of the exceptionally hard work done by the 
school staff in educating thousands of young people. In its seven and 
half decades, John Adams was a proud symbol of public education, an 
inspiration for many as a place were working class families sent their 
children to be educated in an environment rich in racial and cultural 
diversity. This proved to be decisive for many of the students of John 
Adams, lending them to use their experiences to motivate others.
  The class of 1969 were a good, cohesive group, a rich pool of talent 
that has created a group of highly successful and motivated 
individuals. Of particular inspiration to the group has been the 
dedicated work and commitment of their former principal, Mr. J. Robert 
Kline, an attendee at every reunion held by the Alumni Association, and 
a highly instrumental player in the success of every reunion held by 
the Alumni Association, and a highly instrumental player in the success 
of the class.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in saluting The John Adams High School 
Class of 1969 in their continual dedication to our community. They all 
benefited from their inspirational education in Cleveland and I am 
pleased to recognize their accomplishments.

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