[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF PRINCIPAL PATRICIA GEISTER FROM MOREAU 
                          CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2002

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patricia Geister on the 
day of her retirement as Principal of the Moreau Catholic High School 
in Hayward, California.
  For 16 years, Patricia Geister has served the Moreau Catholic High 
School as principal. Her dedication to excellence in education is 
evident in the visionary improvements that have resulted from her years 
as school principal.
  By improving student programs, updating facilities, making 
institutional changes, and enhancing the faculty, Patricia Geister 
assured every student at Moreau a top-quality education.
  During her tenure, the Ivaldi Student Center was completed; the 
availability of technology and other educational resources to students, 
faculty and staff was increased; and a safe campus environment was 
maintained. The number of Advanced Placement courses offered at the 
school increased from 4 to 14, the college preparatory curriculum was 
revamped and class size was reduced. A collegiate-style, alternate day 
schedule was introduced, providing students with an early introduction 
to collegiate life, and a competitive edge when applying to colleges.
  Patricia Geister introduced a student support system to the 
administration, which tasks assistant principals and counselors with 
making sure that every student need is fulfilled and nurtured. In 1987, 
she implemented the school's mission statement, and over the years she 
has furthered the relationship between Moreau Catholic and the Brothers 
of Holy Cross, and strengthened the school's relationship with its 
Catholic elementary schools.
  During her tenure, the school received maximum accreditation from the 
Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 1988, 1994, and 2000. In 
2000, Patricia Geister implemented the school's Expected Schoolwide 
Learning Results.
  I am honored to join the colleagues of Patricia Geister in commending 
her for her many years of dedicated service to the Moreau Catholic High 
School. Her commitment to excellence in education is truly an 
inspiration to all.

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