[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, A BLUE RIBBON 
                                 SCHOOL

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate an 
outstanding school in my district that is being honored as a 2014 
National Blue Ribbon School. It is a pleasure to congratulate Hamilton 
Southeastern (HSE) Junior High School in Fishers, Indiana in 
celebration of this special occasion.
  The National Blue Ribbon designation, given by the U.S. Department of 
Education, is awarded to both public and private schools across our 
great nation. Started by President Reagan and given annually since 
1982, the award celebrates great American schools that achieve very 
high learning standards or are making significant improvements in the 
academic achievements of their students. In my district and across the 
country, the award recognizes the great educators, students and parents 
who have worked so hard to ensure Indiana's children reach their full 
potential and achieve academic success.
  For all of these reasons and many more, I am so proud that HSE Junior 
High is receiving this prestigious designation. It is a wonderful 
acknowledgement of the school's commitment to providing young Hoosiers 
an exceptional education. While 420 schools nationwide received 
nominations, only 287 were chosen as National Blue Ribbon Schools, 
making this recognition all the more impressive.
  Serving more than 1,200 students in the 7th and 8th grades, HSE is 
one of the largest junior high schools in Indiana's 5th district. The 
high level of performance displayed by HSE students is undoubtedly a 
product of the community's dedication to educational excellence.
  As a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, I also want 
to acknowledge how important it is to our nation's future to encourage 
and raise a new generation of Americans who have the skills and 
knowledge to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Students like 
those at HSE Junior High School give me hope that we will accomplish 
this vital mission. Their outstanding work is an inspiration to 
students, educators and parents across the nation. Once again, 
congratulations to Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School. I am very 
proud of you.

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