[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 87 (Friday, June 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          COMMENDING PASCHAL HIGH SCHOOL IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2003

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the faculty and 
students of my alma mater, Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Texas for 
being ranked among the nation's finest schools by Newsweek magazine. 
Officially, Paschal placed No. 12 in Texas and No. 200 nationally based 
on advanced placement test scores. This year alone, the senior class 
included 11 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
  Founded in 1885, Fort Worth's oldest high school has always been 
regarded as an academic leader. Today, Paschal exists primarily as a 
large, urban school with a diverse population and student body. The 
curriculum emphasizes balance, preparing students for college or 
university life through a variety of academic disciplines, clubs, 
advanced placement classes, and a host of athletic teams. This 
preparation enables students to understand and appreciate other 
cultures, become active participants of their community, and take 
ownership of their education.
  Paschal High School is a terrific example of a successful 
collaboration between students, community representatives, faculty 
members, parents, alumni, and the Fort Worth Independent School 
district. This collaboration is truly remarkable, when considering the 
awards and accolades that this school has amassed since its inception.
  Again, congratulations to the students and faculty of Paschal High 
School in Fort Worth, Texas for this latest achievement.

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