[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the outstanding achievements of the students of the social science 
classes of Central High School's 266th graduating class. Under the 
leadership of teachers William Graham, Michael Horwits, Stanford Levy, 
Joseph Putro, Reginald Speir, and president Dr. Sheldon Pavel, the 
students' extensive research and dedication to political education 
deserves great recognition.
  As members of the social science class, students gained an 
understanding of the local political process through the in-depth study 
of Philadelphia's 2007 mayoral race. Their hard work and dedication 
culminated in the Power of Student Voices Mayoral Forum, which was 
entirely student run and moderated. Attended by the major mayoral 
candidates, the forum provided the students with an opportunity to 
raise their concerns and speak directly to the candidates themselves. 
The hard work necessary for the event's success further exemplifies the 
students' commitment to excellence.
  It is an honor to recognize a group of students who show such great 
dedication to the political process. The commitment and outstanding 
initiative of the students is to be praised, and their excellence 
deserves great credit. I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues 
to join me in commending the students of the social science classes of 
Central High School for their exemplary contribution to the 
Commonwealth.

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