[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 175 (Tuesday, November 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2396]
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                    TRIBUTE TO HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2007

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
academic achievements of Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas, KY. 
Recently, Highlands High School was announced by the U.S. Department of 
Education as a recipient of the 2007 Blue Ribbon Award.
  The Blue Ribbon Award was presented to 287 distinguished schools 
nationwide and I am pleased that Highlands High School was one of four 
from Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District.
  Highlands has worked hard in advancing its curriculum and performance 
of its students to ensure that they are some of the best and brightest 
in our Nation. This is an accomplishment that deserves great praise for 
the students, parents and teachers. In a world where we are facing 
competition from abroad and we frequently hear that our students are 
lagging behind, Kentucky's Blue Ribbon schools are forging ahead.
  I would also like to highlight the fact that Highlands is ranked in 
the Top 1000 High Schools by U.S. News & World Report. Furthermore, 
Highlands' commitment to educational excellence shines through in its 
``Cum Laude chapter'' that stresses not only academic, but civic and 
community involvement. The awards and accomplishments received by the 
high school are tremendous reflections of the dedication and commitment 
of the entire Highlands High School community.

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