[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 53 (Thursday, May 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E675-E676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2002

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer 
my congratulations to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and families 
of Salesian High School of Richmond, California, who will be 
celebrating their 75th Anniversary on September 6, 2002.
  On September 8, 1927, the Salesians of Saint John Bosco, a religious 
society of the Catholic Church specializing in youth services and 
education, established a high school seminary program for boys. Then, 
in 1960, the seminary relocated to Watsonville, California, and became 
a college preparatory Catholic high school.
  In 1989, the school became coeducational and now, with 570 students, 
they reflect the ethnically diverse population of the area: 18% 
African-American, 7% Asian Pacific, 20% Euro-American, 23% Latino, 20% 
Filipino, and 12% from other ethnic and racial backgrounds.
  65% of these students come from low-income families in the local 
neighborhood. Salesian High School has the lowest annual tuition among 
all the private schools in Contra Costa and Alameda counties, and it is 
their policy that no student will be left behind due to an inability to 
meet tuition costs. Therefore, they maintain a strong tuition 
assistance and scholarship program.
  Salesian High School graduates 98% of their seniors into colleges and 
universities throughout California and the United States. This attests 
to their combination of church, school, playground, home, and family in 
their educational system.
  The school is dedicated to developing well-rounded students through 
curriculum that encourages the students to develop their unique talents 
through education, Christian formation and service.
  I rise to congratulate Salesian High School for 75 successful years 
of educational service and wish them continued success in the years to 
come.

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