[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 138 (Tuesday, October 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN MORGAN HILL, 
                               CALIFORNIA

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2012

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Central High 
School in Morgan Hill, California, which is located in my congressional 
district.
  A quality education is the cornerstone of our children's and 
country's future. A strong educational system ensures that we will 
remain competitive in an ever growing and interconnected world. We must 
demand the best from students, excellence from teachers, and the 
involvement of parents and communities. Central High School is 
emblematic of the rewards of hard work.
  Central High's dedication and commitment to quality education has 
been a model for schools throughout California. The hard work of 
everyone involved at the school, including teachers, students, and 
administrators is evident in its exceptional 158 point improvement in 
the state's Academic Performance Index. This success shows what can be 
achieved when all stakeholders work together with a focused goal, and 
is something that will benefit these students their entire lives.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the improvements, 
accomplishments, and dedication to academic excellence at Central High 
School.

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