[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 178 (Friday, November 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING STAFF AND FACULTY OF INGLEMOOR HIGH BEING AWARDED THE 
                           BLUE RIBBON AWARD

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                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, this week, I was honored in my D.C. office 
by a visit from hard-working faculty and teachers from the Northshore 
School District. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Inglemoor 
High School with the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award. Principal Vicki 
Sherwood led the school to this merit by ensuring that students had a 
high, consistent performance in reading and math.
  Inglemoor has been successful in providing a range of educational 
programs to fit a variety of students' needs. From offering rigorous 
international curriculum to delivering educational services for 
students with special needs, the staff is willing to provide creative 
educational support.
  I grew up in a family of educators where my father and four members 
of my immediate family were teachers. My son followed their footsteps 
and earned his teaching degree. As a parent, I know what it is like to 
seek for your kids the best education possible and this passion 
inspired my public service. It takes a great deal of commitment to 
provide a quality education. Let us today honor the staff and faculty 
of the Northshore School District and applaud them because reaching the 
Blue Ribbon-level of achievement is no easy task.

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