[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 126 (Wednesday, September 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2215]
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          HONORING THE FLINT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 2009

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the Flint 
Central High School Class of 1959 as they celebrate their 50th Class 
Reunion. A party was held in my hometown of Flint, Michigan, on 
September 4 in honor of this milestone. I am proud to say that I was 
their teacher.
  Over 1,000 students graduated from Flint Central High School in 1959 
and their senior year was highlighted by outstanding academic and 
athletic programs. The football team won the State Championship, the 
cross-country team won the State Championship, the basketball team won 
the Regional Championship, and the track team won the State 
Championship.
  The Class of 1959 boasted six Valedictorians. Many students accepted 
college scholarships and military academy appointments. Over 350 
students participated in the 33rd Annual Kaleidoscope and the 
theatrical production that year was ``A Connecticut Yankee in King 
Arthur's Court.''
  The graduates spanned all walks of life and went on to careers in 
law, research, education, medicine, the fine arts and manufacturing. 
The surviving 700 classmates live in almost every state in the United 
States. Members of the Class of 1959 spread out over the globe and 
currently can be found in Scotland, Japan, and Mexico.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
commending the achievements of the Flint Central High School Class of 
1959. As their former teacher, I take deep pride in helping to shape 
the minds and abilities of these graduates and I congratulate them on 
their talents, accomplishments, and triumphs.

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