[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E469-E470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BARRY PURVIS

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 2006

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Barry Purvis, who was 
named the 2006

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Pennsylvania High School Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania 
Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals. Dr. Purvis 
has served diligently for 3 years as the principal of Chambersburg Area 
Senior High School.
  Dr. Purvis has taken a pivotal role in changing the morale at 
Chambersburg Area Senior High School by improving the school atmosphere 
and reducing discipline problems. His vision for the school, which 
rests on a foundation of character-building, has vastly improved the 
success of Chambersburg Area Senior High School students. Regarded as a 
forward thinker, Dr. Purvis made major adjustments to the academic 
curriculum, resulting in the considerable rise of state testing scores 
and the graduation rate.
  Prior to working as principal of Chambersburg Area Senior High 
School, Dr. Purvis served as principal of Chambersburg Area Middle 
School, which he led to earn the National Blue Ribbon School 
designation. He carried his success and experience over to the high 
school, overcoming significant challenges and earning an even more 
prestigious award. As the Pennsylvania High School Principal of the 
Year, Dr. Purvis will compete for the title of National High School 
Principal of the Year.
  Dr. P, as he is endearingly known by his students, has made a great 
contribution to the betterment of our youth and will continue to 
enhance the education of many. The Chambersburg Area Senior High School 
faculty and student body are fortunate to have such a devoted leader. 
The citizens of Chambersburg and I would like thank Dr. Purvis for his 
service and dedication to the education system and the community.

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