[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 21 (Friday, February 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAEDGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2006

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
bring an important anniversary to my colleagues' attention. My 
elementary school, Maedgen Elementary School, in Lubbock, TX, is 
celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Maedgen first opened in the 
spring of 1955 and has been educating Lubbock's youngest citizens ever 
since. The school was named in honor of Charles Ernest Maedgen--1882-
1964--an early resident of Lubbock who had a strong interest in the 
community and in education.
  I am proud to be a Maedgen alumnus and am looking forward to 
attending the anniversary commemoration on February 24, 2006. I have 
many fond memories of my elementary school years. Mrs. Dunn, my first 
grade teacher, had a big influence on my life. I particularly remember 
a chart she placed in the front of the classroom to teach reading. Mrs. 
Dunn, using that chart, unlocked the world of reading for me. I also 
have memories of Mr. Ford, my principal. Some days I think I spent as 
much time in his office as he did
  Many things have changed in our world and in education over the past 
50 years. Teaching methods have changed, and technology that we never 
could have imagined 50 years ago now plays a big role in students' 
education. For example, computers, instead of charts, are used to teach 
reading now. I am pleased that Maedgen Elementary School is still 
serving the Lubbock community by teaching our children and giving them 
the tools to build a successful life. Congratulations to all who have 
worked over the past 50 years teaching and serving Lubbock children at 
Maedgen, and best wishes for much success to all future students, 
teachers and administrators.

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