[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E552]
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             CONGRATULATING WEST PLAINS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. JO ANN EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, I am honored today to congratulate West 
Plains Senior High School, which was recently named by a study done by 
U.S. News and World Report as one of America's Best High Schools. In a 
report on nearly 22,000 high schools in 48 states, West Plains Senior 
High repeatedly scored high marks in the three categories used to rank 
schools: test performance, college readiness, and the performance of 
low-advantage students. In all three areas, West Plains Senior High has 
consistently excelled.
  Through this honor, the entire West Plains Senior High School 
community has provided an example not only to Missourians, but to all 
Americans. The hard work and dedication of the faculty, parents, and 
the students in preparing our next generation of scholars and leaders 
gives me great confidence in our nation's future.
  Although this report confirms what we Missourians have already known, 
that West Plains Senior High is one of the best schools in the nation, 
it is an impressive achievement in which West Plains should take pride.
  Congratulations again to the West Plains Senior High School 
community. Keep up the good work, and we are all very proud of you.
  Go Zizzers!

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