[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 59 (Monday, May 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LOYOLA SCHOOL

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2000

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I pay special tribute to 
an exceptional independent school in the New York Metropolitan Area as 
it celebrates its 100th Anniversary. The Loyola School is a prime 
example of independent and progressive education at its best.
  Loyola school is an institution filled with rich history. It was 
founded by a most visionary educator, The Reverend Neil McKinnon, S.J. 
In October of 1900, McKinnon, Pastor of the Parish and founding 
Principal of the school, opened the door to eight young men of various 
ages and academic readiness. Since its conception 100 years ago, the 
school has survived and thrived through its early days of struggle, the 
depression, two World Wars, rising educational costs, and the struggle 
to maintain the ever important Jesuit tradition.
  Throughout its history the school has overcome a century filled with 
challenges in order to encourage and establish the highest of 
educational and religious standards. The Loyola School strives to 
provide every student with an excellent education complimented by 
diverse and enriching extra-curricular activities.
  Loyola is nationally recognized as a School of Excellence and 
regionally respected as one of the finest independent schools in the 
Metropolitan area. They enjoy success in sports, both old and new. To 
complement the success of the staff and students, the school also 
enjoys a growing endowment and an expanded faculty. All of these 
factors have proven successful to the students.
  In addition to the excellence of the staff and student body, Loyola 
school also enjoys the convenience of new network wiring and learning 
curriculum to incorporate technology into a vibrant and interesting 
juxtaposition of traditional heritage and forward-thinking education.
  Loyola's rich history provides the school with a promising future. 
The school now educates some 200 of the brightest boys and girls in a 
comprehensive program which works to mold its young individuals into 
conscious, competent and compassionate graduates. Their hope is to 
enrich students with intellectual ability, religious clarity, and a 
commitment to justice. The graduates of Loyola move forward armed with 
the ``strength from the past and faith in the future.'' I ask my 
colleagues to join me in commending the faculty, students and 
individuals involved in creating and maintaining the standard of 
excellence at The Loyola School.

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