[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 58 (Thursday, April 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING STEPHANIE CALDERON, LAUREN GRYCZEWSKI, SOFIA RAMOS AND 
        SARA SEWERYN ON RECEIVING THE GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLAR AWARD

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2010

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Illinois 
students Stephanie Calderon of Reavis High School in Burbank, Lauren 
Gryczewski of Shepard High School in Palos Heights, Sofia Ramos of 
Mother McAuley High School in Chicago, and Sara Seweryn of the Queen of 
Peace High School in Burbank. These four young leaders are among 105 
Illinois students selected from 2,125 nominations as 2010 Golden Apple 
Scholars.
  The Golden Apple Scholars program recognizes Illinois high school 
seniors dedicated to the profession of teaching. The Golden Apple 
Scholars program is run by the Golden Apple Foundation, which promotes 
excellence in teaching through a vast array of support programs for 
current teachers and by training students to enter the teaching 
profession. Those selected as Golden Apple Scholars receive a $15,000 
college scholarship, as well as valuable, hands-on professional summer 
training. In return Golden Apple Scholars commit to working for five 
years in high-need Illinois schools.
  Thanks to this award, these four students will be able to bring their 
energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge to classrooms across Illinois that 
are in desperate need of highly qualified teachers. It is an honor to 
represent students whose own continued education will become a 
foundation for the education of others.
  As a former educator, I understand the hard work and dedication it 
takes to succeed in such a demanding, important profession. I ask you 
to join me in honoring these four future teachers for their outstanding 
commitment to their community and state, and in recognition of their 
designation as 2010 Golden Apple Scholars.

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