[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 76 (Thursday, June 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN CELEBRATION OF THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF SPOTTED EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2005

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of an outstanding high school in my district. On June 10, 
2005, Spotted Eagle High School celebrates its Tenth Anniversary. For 
the past decade, Spotted Eagle High School has offered a supportive 
learning environment not only for the Native American students for whom 
it was designed, but for a multiracial body of at-risk youth whose 
needs require the intensive and individualized attention the school 
provides.
  Spotted Eagle was established in 1994 by the Milwaukee Area American 
Indian Manpower Council in partnership with the Milwaukee Public 
Schools, the Milwaukee Area Technical College and the Indian Community 
School of Milwaukee.
  Spotted Eagle High School's mission is to promote an appreciation for 
all cultures, emphasizing their relevance in today's society. The 
school endeavors to create a sense of community while emphasizing 
building skills that can contribute to students' self-reliance. The 
curriculum includes strong School- To-Work components; a culturally-
integrated, competency-based, student-centered curriculum; and social 
services designed to meet the educational needs of their students and 
their families.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a fact that many young people in Milwaukee face 
daunting challenges in completing their education because they live in 
poverty. Spotted Eagle High School recognizes those challenges, and 
provides specialized support services to assist students in coping with 
them as they strive to complete their educational goals. Case managers 
work directly with students to ensure that family needs are being 
addressed. Students at the school benefit from the emphasis on parental 
involvement, and access to health-related services and alcohol and drug 
awareness programs. Members of the school staff are rooted in the same 
cultural communities as the students they teach. Education and support 
program are designed to be relevant to students' cultural backgrounds, 
increasing the likelihood that students will stay in school and 
complete their education.
  I know firsthand that caring and committed educators have the ability 
to empower students. I salute the staff, board members, present and 
former students and parents of Spotted Eagle High School for their 
efforts to transform the lives of Milwaukee's youth. I wish them the 
best as they celebrate their Tenth Anniversary, and look forward to 
celebrating many more milestones and achievements with them.

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