[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 85 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FULLER GT MAGNET ELEMENTARY

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                          HON. DAVID E. PRICE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2013

  Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Fuller Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School of 
Raleigh, North Carolina, on its 50th anniversary and for its strong 
tradition of excellence.
  Fuller Magnet Elementary first opened in 1962 with 200 African-
American students. Today, 50 years later, Fuller serves 600 students 
from many different backgrounds and cultures around the world.
  Since its founding, Fuller has embraced the philosophy that each 
child should be challenged at his or her own intellectual level and be 
provided with opportunities for success each day. Fuller integrates two 
magnet programs into its instruction, offering the Gifted and Talented 
Program along with the Academically Gifted Basics program. Fuller also 
benefits from strong community ties, including a partnership with North 
Carolina State University in both academic and leadership initiatives.
  I commend Fuller on its strong academic and instructional program. 
The school has set high expectations for students, parents, and 
teachers alike, and it has also looked at the whole of the student's 
education, teaching social responsibility and character development in 
addition to academics. Parental support, talented and committed 
teachers, and a positive school climate are the foundation of a 
successful educational community, and Fuller Elementary is abundant in 
all three. Fuller has been a valuable asset to the Raleigh community 
these past fifty years, investing in young people and equipping them 
with the skills and education they need to become the leaders of the 
future.
  The Triangle is considered as one of the best places in the nation to 
live, work and raise a family, and Fuller Gifted and Talented Magnet 
Elementary School is one of the many excellent schools that contributes 
to that reputation. I hope that its 50th anniversary celebration is a 
time of reflection on the history of the school and of rededication to 
excellence and community betterment.

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