[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 105 (Wednesday, September 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO LAKE FENTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 2004

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to bring to your 
attention an event that took place in my district. On Saturday, August 
21, 2004 the Lake Fenton Community School district gathered to mark the 
official ribbon cutting and formal dedication of their newly 
constructed Lake Fenton High School. The celebration concluded on 
Sunday, August 22, 2004 with a non-denominational service and community 
open house.
  Lake Fenton High School was first dedicated on May 19, 1961. With 
increasing enrollment and changing educational needs the Lake Fenton 
Board of Education and the Lake Fenton Schools Support Services/
Facilities Committee implemented plans to build a new high school. 
Their hard work and dedication resulted in three elective bond 
activities, and the final product is the first newly built facility 
within the Lake Fenton School district and the only new high school 
constructed within Genesee County in over 30 years. This is indeed an 
accomplishment worth commending.
  The new high school boasts state of the art technology, computer and 
science labs, a media center, auditorium, gymnasium, and an outdoor 
athletic facility. The labs will allow the school to fully support 
their new program entitled ``Project Lead the Way''. This program 
introduces students to the demanding field of Engineering and Digital 
Electronics. As stated by their Principal, Julie Clontz, Lake Fenton 
High School is trying to in every way possible to adjust their 
curriculum to meet the needs of the students and help prepare them for 
life after high school. The completion of this beautiful new facility 
and the implementation of these exciting educational programs is 
without a doubt a step in the right direction. Superintendent Ralph 
Coaster has provided excellent leadership in this endeavor.
  Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I consider it both my duty and 
privilege to work to improve the quality of our public school system. I 
am glad that communities such as Lake Fenton share this sentiment. They 
continue to work diligently to ensure students have the tools necessary 
to compete and succeed. I ask my colleagues of the 108th Congress to 
please join me in congratulating this fine community and its school 
district and in wishing them the very best in future endeavors.

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