[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2520]
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                    HONORING EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 14, 2009

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Eisenhower High School 
in Rialto, California, on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
  The students and alumni of Eisenhower High School will celebrate 50 
years of continued academic excellence, October 17, 2009. This 
anniversary is a milestone for Rialto, California. Throughout the past 
50 years, the school has provided an exemplary educational service to 
its students and has contributed greatly to the community.
  Eisenhower first opened its doors in fall of 1959, and since then has 
achieved success in academics, athletics and community service while 
providing a high level of education. They have always been a school of 
inclusion and unity regardless of an individual's background.
  Eisenhower High School has been able to maintain an outstanding 
athletic program for their students, allowing them to participate in 
activities that promote the values of team work, integrity, and 
dedication. Their athletic teams have consistently won conference 
titles in varied sports, including football, basketball, wrestling, and 
swimming. The boy's basketball team currently holds the State 
Championship title. With this victory they became the first California 
Interscholastic Federation State title holders for a school from San 
Bernardino County.
  Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott graduated from Eisenhower High 
School. He went on to play for the San Francisco 49ers and was named to 
the NFL's 75th Anniversary team. Among other Eisenhower High School 
alumni whom have played on the professional level are Brandi Burton, 
David Lang, Jeff Conine, Darnell Coles, and Craig Newsome. Another 
distinguished alumnus is Derek Parra, Olympic Speed-Skating gold 
medalist and 1500 meter world record holder.
  Eisenhower High School has also achieved recognition in academics and 
community service. They have achieved recognition on the state level as 
well as national recognition. Anita Ware, alumna of Eisenhower, was its 
first student to be awarded the prestigious Westinghouse Science Award. 
The school newspaper, the Eagle's Eye, received an award in 1976 for 
being one of the nation's best student newspapers from the National 
Scholastic Press Association and Quill & Scroll. Eisenhower High School 
was also recognized as a National Blue Ribbon and as a California 
Distinguished School.
  Both of my sons graduated from Eisenhower High School. My son Joe 
Baca, Jr., served in the State Assembly and is now the Mayor Pro Tem 
for the City of Rialto. Jeremy Baca is an outstanding private 
consultant.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring 
Eisenhower High School. Their continuing record of accomplishment is 
due in no small part to the teaching practices of the faculty who have 
guided the school through the years.

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