[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 10, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8273-S8274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   ANNIVERSARY OF MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to offer my warmest 
congratulations to the students, faculty and staff of Marian High 
School on the 50th anniversary of the school's founding. This is indeed 
an important milestone, and the many contributions they have made are 
evident throughout the Detroit community.
  For a half century, the faculty and staff of Marian High School have 
worked tirelessly to educate young women and prepare them for college 
and the workforce. The school's emphasis in service instills the values 
of leadership and responsibility in Marian High students, and the 
strong academic curriculum, vast array of sports and activities, and 
qualified staff has contributed mightily to the success of many women 
over the years.
  Education is an investment in the future of our Nation, and students 
and schools must aspire to high standards. Throughout the last 50 
years, the faculty and staff of Marian High School have met this 
challenge by fostering a nurturing and safe environment for its 
students to grow and develop. The most recent example of this is the 
class of 2007, which produced five National Merit Scholars, 37 Phi Beta 
Kappa Honorees, and numerous other scholarship

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winners. Students at Marian continued to consistently score above State 
and national averages on the SAT and ACT tests, a testament to the high 
standard of excellence cultivated at Marian High School.
  I know my Senate colleagues join me in extending my congratulations 
to the faculty, staff, alumni, and students of Marian High School on 
the school's 50th anniversary. I wish them the best as they continue 
this important work for another half century.

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