[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E505]
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       CONGRATULATING SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
commend Skyline High School for 40 years of outstanding service to the 
Dallas community. Skyline first opened on March 1st, 1971 as our 
nation's first magnet school. Since then, thousands of students have 
graced the halls of Skyline, and many have gone on to make immense 
contributions to the Dallas Metroplex.
  Skyline's diverse student body has excelled academically with 
students earning nearly $25 million in scholarships last year. Under 
the leadership of Principal Harold Wright, Skyline earned a ``higher 
performing school'' rating from the National Center for Education 
Accountability. The motto of ``Unity in Effort...Pride in Result'' 
exemplifies the drive and achievement of Skyline's students, teachers 
and administrators.
  Skyline has had many illustrious alumni, including: Dallas City 
Counsel Member, Pauline Medrano; Olympian, Michael Johnson; and Bryan 
Trubey, principle designer and architect of the new Dallas Cowboys 
stadium. These individuals continue to utilize their education at 
Skyline to give back to the community.
  Skyline High School was the first of many outstanding magnet schools 
in the Dallas area, and helped revolutionize the way we approach 
education. They have shown with the proper resources and motivation 
students can and will succeed. I am proud to represent Skyline High 
School, and look forward to its success in the years ahead.

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