[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 107 (Tuesday, September 5, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8958-S8959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL, SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE, MINNESOTA

 Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, today I honor Saint Anthony Village 
High School, in Saint Anthony Village, MN, which recently earned an 
Award for Excellence in Education for its exceptional and innovative 
achievements in educating children.
  Saint Anthony Village High School is truly a model of educational 
success. The high school aims to establish a ``preferred, small, caring 
educational community creatively meeting individual learners' needs.''
  The Saint Anthony Village High School's success can be attributed to 
the relatively small number of students enrolled, the dedicated 
teachers and staff, and the strong community support. The high school 
and middle school share the same building, hence the innovative Tutors 
R Us Program has allowed high-achieving older students to help tutor 
middle school students who need more individualized attention.
  Teachers at Saint Anthony Village High School genuinely care for 
their students and hold them accountable for high academic standards. 
When Maggie Horan, a recent graduate, and senior Dede Sirleaf were 
asked about their teachers, they responded by citing their experience 
with Mr. Olszanski, their math teacher:

       He takes the time to explain things. If you don't get it, 
     he will explain it two or three times to make sure you get 
     it--he really cares about you. He wants everyone to learn and 
     be on the same page. He will even take time to stay after 
     school with you if you don't get it.


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  The community has demonstrated its strong support for the schools by 
approving several referendums and supporting numerous fundraising 
activities. Community members are always represented at school 
functions, act as mentors for students, serve as hosts for student 
volunteer opportunities, and frequently offer afterschool employment 
for Saint Anthony students.
  The results are very impressive. The number of Advanced Placement 
tests taken by students at Saint Anthony has grown from 5 in 1994 to 
240 in 2006. Over 20 percent of juniors and seniors belong to the 
National Honor Society.
  In both 2004 and 2005, the school received five-star ratings in both 
math and reading from the Minnesota Department of Education.
  Much of the credit for Saint Anthony Village High School's success 
belongs to its principal, Mr. Tom Keith, and the dedicated teachers and 
staff. The students and staff at Saint Anthony Village High School 
understand that, in order to be successful, a school must go beyond 
achieving academic success; it must also provide a nurturing 
environment where students can develop the knowledge, skills, and 
attitudes for success throughout life. All of the faculty, staff, and 
students at Saint Anthony Village High School should be very proud of 
their accomplishments.
  I congratulate Saint Anthony Village High School in Saint Anthony 
Village for winning the Award for Excellence in Education and for its 
exceptional contributions to education in Minnesota.

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