[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 22, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S3422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to honor Walnut Hills 
High School of Cincinnati, OH, for being named the No. 1 high school in 
Ohio by U.S. News and World Report and the American Institutes for 
Research. This achievement highlights the hard work and dedication of 
the staff, students, and parents of Walnut Hills.
  Walnut Hills High School first opened its doors in 1895. By 1918, the 
school had dedicated itself to preparing students for college admission 
in the liberal arts. The Walnut Hills High School program became so 
popular that the school was expanded in 1931 to accommodate more 
students. My dad was a proud graduate.
  Walnut Hills High School prides itself on a diverse faculty and 
student body striving for excellence in education. The school's motto 
best reflects its attitude toward education: Sursum ad Summum, ``Rise 
to the Highest.''
  Mr. President, I recognize Walnut Hills High School for the honorable 
achievement of being named the No. 1 high school in Ohio.

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