[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 58 (Tuesday, May 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      VIVIAN FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EDUCATION

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 2011

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to recognize the 50th anniversary of Vivian Field Middle School. As a 
former student of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, it gives me great 
satisfaction to recognize Vivian Field Middle School for its five 
decades of educational excellence.
  In 1960, Tom Field, a former county commissioner and staunch 
supporter of public education, donated 7.5 acres of land to Carrollton-
Farmers Branch ISD for a new school. Mr. Field, however, had one 
requirement of the school district: the new school had to be named 
after his wife, Vivian. The school district honored his wish and 
constructed Vivian Field Junior High School.
  Vivian Field Junior High School opened in the fall of 1961. The 
school consisted of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The main 
building was structured with three wings which were connected by a 
gymnasium on the southeast side and a cafeteria on the west side. In 
1969, to accommodate its growing student body, Vivian Field Junior High 
School constructed an additional wing, providing a formal entrance and 
additional classrooms. Since opening, the school has changed its name 
to Vivian Field Middle School to better reflect the grades and 
programs.
  Today, Vivian Field Middle School has approximately 900 students 
across three grades. The middle school has been honored by the Texas 
Education Agency as a ``Recognized'' school from 2005 to 2010, and has 
been commended on the State and National level for continually 
providing an outstanding education for its students.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th District of Texas, I ask all my 
distinguished colleagues to join me in commending the administrators, 
teachers, and students of Vivian Field Middle School for its five 
decades of exemplary education in our community.

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