[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 126 (Monday, September 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1784-E1785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SEPTEMBER SCHOOL OF THE MONTH--NEW YORK'S 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2003

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I 
announce West Hempstead High School in the West Hempstead Union Free 
School District as School of the Month in the Fourth Congressional 
District for September 2003.
  The principal of West Hempstead High School is Catherine Kalina, 
Roseanne Scully is the Assistant Principal and the Superintendent of 
Schools is Carol Eisenberg. This is Catherine's first year as Principal 
and I am confident she is going to do a wonderful job for the students, 
faculty, and community. West Hempstead High School has over 900 
students in grades 9-12.
  I chose West Hempstead High School because of the importance they 
place, not just on the core curriculum, but on music and art as well. 
Under the guidance of Steven Siracusa and Gail Sachs-McCurdy, the 
school's music and art directors, respectively, West Hempstead High 
School has developed an extremely strong program in each area. To 
receive a diploma, students are required to earn one credit in music or 
art. Studies have shown students who participate in music and the arts 
are more creative, imaginative, and receive a more comprehensive 
education that will benefit them in their future endeavors.
  West Hempstead High School offers a comprehensive music program 
including Music Theory, Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Chorus and Jazz 
Band. The arts program offers an equally varies array of classes, 
ranging from creative crafts to advertising design to studio in 
cartooning.

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  The school has reemphasized its commitment to offering a fully 
comprehensive educational experience that will prepare each student for 
meaningful post-high school pursuits. A full regents program is offered 
ensuring the high standards and expectations West Hempstead has for 
its' students will be met. Students are offered a wide-ranging variety 
of courses, including advance placement and college credit 
opportunities.
  Mr. Speaker, the faculty and students, along with the community, have 
created a wonderful learning environment. I am proud to name West 
Hempstead High School the school of the month for September 2003.

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