[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 71 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL JUNE SCHOOL OF THE MONTH

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2000

  Mrs. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I have named South Side High School in 
Rockville Centre as the Fourth Congressional District School of the 
Month for June 2000. Mr. Robin Calitri is the Principal, with Mrs. 
Carol Burris to assume that post on July 1. Dr. William H. Johnson is 
the Rockville Centre School District Superintendent of Schools.
  South Side High School students have it all--a well-rounded 
education, an ability to excel in academics and in sports, and what 
they give of themselves to the school and the community.
  High academic standards and results, coupled with winning extra-
curricular activities lead to an award-winning high school. A 
description of the school reads, ``The staff at South Side understands 
that excellence must be inclusive; thus the pursuit of equity is a 
priority among its educational goals.''
  One of the top-performing schools in the country--with awards too 
numerous to mention--South Side was named a Blue Ribbon School in May 
1998. South Side is an All Regents High School, and students excel 
academically, as seen in the fact 19 percent of the school's graduates 
earned Regents diplomas with honors. Furthermore, South Side offers its 
honors students the opportunity of International Baccalaureates, 
allowing college credit as well as admission to overseas and national 
universities. South Side is one of four schools in New York state to 
offer the program.
  South Side's students are incredibly energized. They participate in 
the Congressional Arts Competition year after year, and have an active 
Model Congress and Student Government Association.
  One of South Side's numerous clubs is the Inter-generational 
Committee. Students spend time with Long Island seniors, volunteer at 
senior centers and help them with grocery shopping and other errands in 
an effort to promote and foster understanding between seniors and high 
school students.
  I am proud to name South Side High School in Rockville Centre School 
of the Month for June in the Fourth Congressional District of New York.

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