[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S10944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING SILVER MEDAL SCHOOLS IN KENTUCKY

 Mr. BUNNING. Madam President, today I congratulate the top 
public schools in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I was pleased to learn 
that U.S. News and World Report awarded seven high schools in Kentucky 
with a silver medal for their outstanding performance on standardized 
exams and for providing college-level coursework.
  These seven Kentucky high schools have shown that they foster an 
environment that serves all students, no matter their academic goals, 
by demonstrating a commitment to excellence through quality education. 
These Silver Medal Schools back this up with measurable academic 
outcomes that show improvement throughout a range of performance 
indicators.
  I have always been proud of Kentucky education because of its 
relentless effort to enhance and develop the lives of every student. 
This is a well deserved recognition for the excellent work that is done 
by all of these high schools, and I would like to congratulate each for 
its great success.
  The following schools were commended with awards: Beechwood High 
School in Fort Mitchell, KY; Bowling Green High School in Bowling 
Green, KY; Dupont Manual High School in Louisville, KY; Highlands High 
School in Fort Thomas, KY; Louisville Male High School in Louisville, 
KY; North Oldham High School in Goshen, KY; and South Oldham High 
School in Crestwood, KY.
  Again, I commend these high schools for a job well done. I hope that 
their efforts will inspire other schools in Kentucky and around the 
country to strive for the best.

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