[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 130 (Tuesday, October 17, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN EL PASO, TEXAS ON THEIR 75TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 17, 2000

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud of a high school in my district 
that continues to show exemplarily results in education. Cathedral High 
School has a long standing tradition of excellence in El Paso, Texas. 
The school never falters in its steadfast commitment to teaching and to 
spiritually guiding young men as they prepare for higher education and 
for life's many challenges.
  Through the vision and dedicated efforts of Bishop Anthony Schuler, 
the Rev. Robert O'Loughran, and Mr. William Fryer, the Christian 
Brothers established Cathedral High School in September of 1925. 
Cathedral High School has withstood the trials of the Great Depression, 
four wars, changing economic, political, and social conditions and has 
come out with ever increasing strength. Over 4,300 young men have 
graduated from Cathedral since 1927. It is a school that is emulated by 
other schools across the city, state, and even the nation. Over 95% of 
the Cathedral's students go on to colleges and universities.
  The staff of Cathedral High School, both the Christian Brothers and 
the lay faculty, who's commitment and dedication play an integral part 
in the Cathedral educational experience, should be commended. Their 
efforts have contributed to the long-term viability of the school.
  While accepting students of all faiths, as a Roman Catholic school, 
Cathedral's curriculum instills the Catholic heritage and stresses 
reverence for God, concern for others and personal responsibility. As 
much as any other aspect of the school, the spiritual emphasis at 
Cathedral fosters an atmosphere of brotherhood and caring and builds 
the foundation for life-long friendships. Spirituality, as a guiding 
principal, should be emulated across our nation. The values that are 
instilled at Cathedral are fundamental values that are central and 
important to the functioning of society as a whole.
  Daily school prayer, religion classes, and school Mass emphasize 
God's central role in our lives. As a Catholic myself, God and 
reverence are personally important to me and I appreciate the 
commitment that Cathedral makes in insuring that our students will have 
faith and prayer in their lives. I cannot overstate how important faith 
in God is to overall success and happiness in life.
  Cathedral has continually exhibited strong leadership; a clear vision 
and sense of mission that is shared by and connected with the school, 
students, parents, and alumni; high quality teaching; and a safe 
environment for learning. Cathedral has continually been a pillar of 
excellence in El Paso. I applaud the role that Cathedral High School 
plays in the fabric of our culturally diverse community and I wish the 
school continued success in their next 75 years of teaching excellence 
in the city of El Paso. Go Fighting Irish!

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