[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


HONORING NEWSWEEK RANKING OF THE SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED AND GIFTED AND 
  THE SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT YVONNE A. EWELL TOWNVIEW 
                                 CENTER

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I would like to 
congratulate the School for the Talented and Gifted and the School for 
Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center for 
receiving the extraordinary honor of being ranked as the top two public 
schools in the nation.
  Each year, Newsweek ranks the top public high schools out of a 
possible 27,000, placing these two schools as the top two out of the 
1,500 schools listed. For 2009 the Magnet School for the Talented and 
Gifted ranked number one, with the Magnet School for Engineering and 
Science ranking number two. I am delighted that these two schools have 
achieved such a distinction, placing them among the elite public 
institutions in this country.
  Additionally, I would like to recognize W. T. White High School which 
ranked 171st and Woodrow Wilson High School which ranked 637th. These 
rankings put all of these high schools in the top 6 percent of all 
public secondary schools in the country.
  Located in my district of Dallas, Texas, Townview Magnet is one of 
the most diverse schools in the state, with minorities representing 
over half of the student population. Given the diverse nature of the 
City of Dallas itself, and the increased globalization of most 
industries, the students attending these two schools will have the 
opportunity not only to impact the Dallas area, but on a global scale. 
This marks the third time in 4 years that the School for the Talented 
and Gifted has been ranked number one in the nation. This unveiling 
marks the second time that the School of Engineering and Science has 
been ranked second nationally, the other year being in 2007.
  This honor shows the values of a good educational environment, as 
many of the students attending these two schools will have 
opportunities to be the future leaders of this country. This honor will 
serve as an inspiration to the faculty, staff and students of Townview 
Magnet School to maintain a high level of work. I extend my 
appreciation for the hard work of everyone involved in achieving this 
honor, and lend my support to the future success of Townview.
  Madam Speaker, again, I congratulate the students, teachers, 
principals and parents of Townview Magnet School for the Talented and 
Gifted and the Magnet School for Science and Engineering on this honor.

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