[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 175 (Tuesday, November 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2397]
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                      ST. JOSEPH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize St. Joseph 
Christian School located in St. Joseph, MO. This school will be 
celebrating its 20th anniversary of service to the community on 
Thursday, November 15, 2007.
  As a staple of the community throughout the years, the school has 
experienced growth and expansion with the community it serves. From 
humble beginnings, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gregory founded the school with 
10 teachers and 135 students enrolled. Since then, St. Joseph Christian 
School has become accredited with the Association of Christian Schools 
International and the Committee for Accredited Schools Non-public, 
through the University of Missouri at Columbia.
  Currently, St. Joseph Christian School serves over 340 students, 
coming from 60 different churches in the community, and offers classes 
starting from preschool to 12th grade. This school's curriculum 
incorporates biblical and scholarly learning, in order to help students 
both achieve academic success and further their spiritual development.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing the St. 
Joseph Christian School. The educational and spiritual services that 
they have provided over these 20 years have been fundamental to shaping 
student's lives. Let us use St. Joseph Christian School as a powerful 
example of the lasting commitment to education and faith.

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