[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING HOLY NAME HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a milestone in the 
life of a high school in Ohio. Holy Name High School in Parma Heights 
begins a yearlong centennial celebration in 2014.
  In the first decade of the Twentieth Century, the people of Holy Name 
Parish determined the grade school must be expanded to offer college 
preparatory second level higher education. In the fall of 1914, Holy 
Name High School admitted its first classes. Educated by the Sisters of 
Charity, Holy Name was the first Catholic high school in the Cleveland 
area to enroll both male and female students. In its ensuing century of 
education, both the school and its nearly 20,000 alumni have gone on to 
make a difference throughout the community, nation and world.
  The school's motto, ``The School's The Thing,'' was adopted in 1926. 
Its message conveys the credo that personal glory in school activity 
means little. The school encourages its students through the teachings 
of the Gospels to live Catholic values and develop abilities that 
prepare them to lead responsible, constructive, and meaningful lives. 
Name High School seal consists of the Chi Rho encircled by the school 
of identification. Its seal, the Greek Chi Rho, is an official 
expression of Holy Name's desire to do all things in Christ, with Him, 
and through Him.
  Holy Name High School's rigorous academic standards are echoed in its 
extra-curricular activities. From clubs to performances to sports, the 
``Green Wave'' excels. Coined in the 1920, the Green Wave was first 
used to described the perfect coordination of the Holy Name football 
team, which gave the appearance of a giant green wave engulfing 
opponents.
  Through its century of education, Holy Name High School has educated 
its students, promoted strong values and prepared them to live lives of 
service. Its alumni include people in public service as well as the 
private sector, community leaders and those in service to our nation. 
As the school, its students, parents and alumni celebrate its 100th 
anniversary milestone, we know they will look upon their years at Holy 
Name High School with fond recollection, warm memories and pride. 
Turning toward the future, Holy Name High School walks confidently, 
ensuring a quality well-rounded education for the generations to come. 
Onward!

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