[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 71 (Tuesday, June 4, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4963]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF DR. ANNEMARIE ROEPER AND THE ROEPER SCHOOL

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to congratulate Dr. 
Annemarie Roeper on her seven decades of making a difference in the 
field of education including the success of The Roeper School for 60 
years of academic excellence. Dr. Roeper and her school have given 
selflessly to the Michigan community.
  As the horrors of World War II ravaged Europe, Annemarie Roeper and 
George (deceased) fled their native Germany for America in 1941; a year 
later they founded The Roeper School. Prescient in its design, the 
mission of The Roeper School was groundbreaking in 1942 and is 
especially relevant in the aftermath of September 11 as an institution 
dedicated to teaching the values of basic human rights, membership in a 
global community, and awareness of self. The curriculum fosters a 
compassionate environment in grades K-12, that seeks to form students 
into curious and socially responsible citizens and respectful adults.
  Today, America faces challenges unforseen by its founding fathers. 
One of the keys to meeting and conquering these challenges lies in the 
institutions that have the great task of formulating dynamic and 
relevant methods to educate our youth. In that regard, The Roeper 
School has been a resounding success. This year, six seniors have been 
selected as finalists in either the National Merit Scholarship Awards, 
National Achievement Scholarship Awards, or the National Hispanic 
Scholarship Award. These achievements would have been impossible 
without the hard work and conviction of Dr. Annemarie Roeper.
  As Dr. Roeper enters her seventh decade of education, she has created 
a legacy of positive achievement. The Roeper School stands as a 
testament to her contributions in forming an environment of mutual 
respect and understanding. That testament grows even to this day as the 
school's Capital Campaign seeks to expand Dr. Roeper's dream to enlarge 
the school. Her selfless dedication has built The Roeper School into an 
institution that not only educates our children but challenges them to 
take hold of their future and design a truly multi-cultural and 
peaceful society.
  I am sure that the staff, teachers, students, and family of Dr. 
Annemarie Roeper are extremely proud of her accomplishments. In 
addition I would like to give my own heartfelt congratulations and 
thanks. I know that my Senate colleagues join me in celebrating the 
hard work of Dr. Roeper.

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