[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 90 (Thursday, June 30, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE FIRST GRADUATING CLASS FROM THE CAMDEN ACADEMY CHARTER 
                              HIGH SCHOOL

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 29, 2005

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the first graduating 
class of the Camden Academy Charter High School. The high school grew 
out of Camden's Promise Charter School, which opened its doors in 
September of 1998. From the beginning, Camden Academy Charter School 
has provided a safe environment for the children of Camden. The 
students here are not just presented with a foundation in academics, 
but also discover how their education translates into opportunities 
outside the classroom. The students participate in summer immersion, 
job shadowing, and even internships with local companies.
  These students have truly earned their diplomas. I commend them for 
their dedication and hard work, and hope that their education will not 
end here. Education is a lifelong goal, one that serves to the 
betterment of the individual, and of society. I ask them to read the 
newspaper; read a novel; write poetry; study current events; talk to 
friends and family about the issues of the day. Their graduation today 
is a starting point from which they can grow and learn, and I wish 
these students all the best in their future endeavors.
  The following are the 2005 graduates from the Camden Academy Charter 
High School:
  Aaron Adams, Kristen Alpheus, Devon Alston, Jamellah Best, Diana 
Borges, Tyesha Brantley, Domonic Busbee, Troy Butler, Edwin Caraballo, 
TieQuann Carver, Jesse Coltrane, Alexis Cooper, Michael Cropper, Bianca 
Cox, Juan Cruz, Aramis Cruz, Letitia Curry, Khalil Davis, Julissa 
DeCasanova, Yesenia DeCasanova, Christopher Dickerson, Marilynn 
Ferguson, Rashon Fisher, Sheila Gabriel, and Tajah Gamble.
  Abraham Gonzalez, Adrian Graham, DeVaughn Hailey, LaToya Hairston, 
Marcus Harris, Theresa Holmes, Michael Hopkins, William Hughes III, 
Hope Ibeneche, Nashid Ibn-EI, Daniel Irizarry, Brittany Johnson, Damian 
Johnson, Nigel Jones, Erving Jones, Kris Keaton, Monique Kinard, Keyana 
Kirkland, Antonia Maldonado, Jorge Maldonado, KiaMarae Mathes, Steven 
McDonald, Jessica Medina, Jevon Miles, and Tabron Miles.
  Naeemah Mitchell-EI, Rafael Montanez, Ebony Mosley, Chanell Moye, 
Shardae Norwood, Saunier O'Neill, Jeremy Ortiz, Charles Parrish, India 
Powe, Dianna Pujols, Veda Quann, Quameer Reddick-Parker, April Reid-
Bey, Christopher Rivera, Daniella Rivera, Jeremy Robinson, Samuel 
Rodriguez, LaTisha Rodriguez, Cheryl Ross, Kabria Satterwhite, Devin 
Seamon, Phillip Smalls, Dareese Smith, Akacia Spearman, and Yaniece 
Spencer.
  Vaughn Spicer, Genice Steward, Troy Still, Steven Taylor Jr., Mercy 
Torres, Gina Torres, Jemaine Underdue, Fashionette Underdue, Alexander 
Vargas, Jha-Nai Wagner, Tangier Washington, Brittney Webb, Rasheen 
Webb, Gabrielle Williams, Chanteera Wilson, Lateema Yellock, and 
Tiffany Young.

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