[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 130 (Monday, September 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING SONORA HIGH SCHOOL

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 22, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sonora High 
School as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. A special Centennial 
Celebration will be held on September 26th and 27th at the Sonora High 
campus to honor the occasion.
  Sonora High School is located in Tuolumne County in the town of 
Sonora, CA. The school officially opened on September 21, 1903. It was 
originally named Tuolumne County High School and was located in the 
County Court House. In 1906, a new school building was constructed, and 
the school was later renamed Sonora High School. Today there are 1,550 
students attending the high school from seven elementary school 
districts.
  Sonora High School offers a variety of educational programs. It 
provides a Regional Occupation Program which includes 12 courses to 
prepare high school students and adults for careers. The high school 
receives Gifted and Talented Funds that provide enriching activities 
for high achieving students. Sonora High School also offers an 
extensive Advanced Placement program which includes 18 college level 
courses in English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Music, and Computer 
Science.
  Through the years the students at Sonora High School have excelled at 
numerous extracurricular activities. They participate in 15 sanctioned 
California Interscholastic Federation sports, and in 2002 the football 
field, Dunlavy Field, was rated by USA Today as one of the top 10 
stadiums in the United States. The 300 member Golden Regiment Band has 
also received recognition for being the finest in the region. Sonora 
High's student leadership program encompasses over 150 participating 
students as well.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Sonora High School 
community on its accomplishments and contributions over the past 100 
years. I urge my colleagues to join me in commending Sonora High 
School.

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