[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 63 (Friday, May 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E792]
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                     HONORING LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lake View High 
School for its outstanding commitment to educating our community on the 
occasion of its 130th anniversary celebration.
  Lake View High School opened its doors on May 4, 1874, with an 
enrollment of eight students. A larger school was built after a fire 
destroyed the main building in March of 1885. After several more 
additions in the following decades, the school now covers an entire 
square block and is home to over 1,000 students.
  After opening its doors 130 years ago, Lake View High School 
continues to advance its vision of motivating students toward 
excellence and responsibility in learning. With these tools, students 
are provided with a backbone of literacy and competence for later in 
life.
  As the oldest high school in Illinois, Lake View has set an example 
of educational excellence. Accepting students from throughout Chicago, 
the school cultivates the growth of accelerated learning opportunities 
through its Scholars program and Academy Programs in Math, 
International Languages, and Science and Technology.
  Lake View High School's continuing record of accomplishment is also 
due in no small part to the vision of the administrators who have 
guided the school through the years. Lake View's 13th principal, Mr. 
Scott Feaman, has managed the school with distinction for the past nine 
years. Lake View's consistent record of scholastic achievement is 
testimony to the passion of both students and administrators.
  I have had the honor of participating in several events at Lake View 
High School, and I have been consistently impressed with the maturity 
and thoughtfulness its students possess. Lake View continues to do an 
excellent job of grooming the leaders of tomorrow, and I have no doubt 
that some of Lake View's current students will join Chicago Alderman 
Gene Schulter, Reverend George Rice and screen star Gloria Swanson in 
Lake View's annals of distinguished alumni.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me pleasure to join with the people of the 
Ravenswood neighborhood and all of Chicago in congratulating Lake View 
High School on their 130th Anniversary, and wish them continued growth 
and success in the future.

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