[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MARY STEPHANY

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2013

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mary Stephany, a 
former teacher and current registrar at Guerin College Preparatory High 
School in River Grove, IL. Guerin College Preparatory High School is a 
Catholic learning community committed to the education and faith 
development of young men and women, and these goals are reflected in 
the work of Ms. Stephany.
  Ms. Stephany began her career at Mother Theodore Guerin High School 
in 1965, and during her tenure she has taught numerous courses in the 
social science field and was Academic Coordinator for the school. 
Courses she taught were: Law, Humanities, AP Government, Citizen 
Politics, U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Interdisciplinary (Theology, 
English, Social Science), World History, AP European History, 
Economics, Geographic Concepts, Introduction to the Social Sciences, 
American Studies, and Sociology. She also coached the volleyball team 
and developed and moderated Educating Women for Leadership and Life, as 
well as the Mentor Program.
  Ms. Stephany has earned professional honors including The Cardinal's 
Award for Distinguished Service in Education, recognition in the 
Congressional Record for work in Education, and selection for the three 
year program with the National Endowment for the Humanities. She was 
also chosen as an Ambassador to Chicago's Field Museum for 2003-2004. 
In this role, Ms. Stephany served on education advisory committees to 
the museum and mentored other teachers.
  Ms. Stephany earned a BA from Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI, 
with further programs of study at the University of Chicago, University 
of Illinois, University Colorado (Boulder), Northwestern University, 
University of New Hampshire, St. Mary's College (Walnut Creek, CA.), 
Trinity University (San Antonio, TX), Bradley University, Northeastern 
University, University of Wisconsin (Madison), Kansas University, The 
Art Institute of Chicago, and Loyola University Chicago.
  Since 1999, Mary has served on the Illinois 5th Congressional 
District Academy Review Board. She has evaluated many nominees on their 
qualifications for a Congressional Nomination to our U.S. Service 
Academies. These qualifications include character, leadership, academic 
preparation, community service, and extracurricular participation.
  Thanks to Ms. Stephany's dedication, many young men and women in the 
5th Congressional District have received ``Offers of Appointment'' to 
the U.S. Service Academies and are in leadership positions serving our 
Nation today.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
years of dedication Mary Stephany has shown in education and service. 
Ms. Stephany has helped change the lives of many young women and men by 
providing them with the tools they need to succeed in their future 
endeavors. She is truly an inspiring figure in our community and I 
thank her for her years of service.

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