[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1457]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN BUCKEY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a dedicated 
public servant from Nantucket, Massachusetts. This year, John Buckey 
was honored as the Massachusetts High School Principal of the Year.
  A lifelong learner himself, John received his Bachelor of Arts in 
Spanish from Asbury College and is currently pursuing a doctorate in 
Education Leadership at Northeastern University. Sixteen years ago, 
John began his career in education as a Spanish teacher and Chair of 
the World Language Department at the Lexington School in Lexington, 
Kentucky. From there, he pursued a Master of Education from Harvard 
University and began his first--of many--administrative assignments 
serving as Assistant Principal and then Principal of Littleton High 
School in Littleton, Massachusetts. Four years ago, he took over as 
Principal of Nantucket High School during one of the most difficult 
periods in the high school's history. It was his leadership, along with 
the help of the school and greater community that Nantucket High School 
has achieved tremendous growth over this period.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Principal John Buckey on this joyous 
occasion. He is an extraordinary member of our community and I ask that 
my colleagues join me in congratulating him for this prestigious award.

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