[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROEPER SCHOOL

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th 
anniversary of The Roeper School. This anniversary is a reflection of 
the hard work of the students, faculty and staff of The Roeper School 
that have established a legacy of educational excellence which 
continues to this day.
  Ever since George and Annemarie Roeper founded The Roeper School in 
1941, it has been a leader in gifted education. George and Annemarie 
were refugees from Germany and witnessed first-hand the full measure of 
the human cost of Hitler's Third Reich. They dedicated their lives to 
creating an environment in which a powerful few would never again be 
able to impose their will upon an unchallenging majority. The Roeper 
School has been known for educating and empowering children at every 
level and instilling the attitudes, values and skills that will enable 
them to be leaders in the community. The school the Roepers founded 
continues to be a highly valued resource for gifted education, 
consulting on educational projects as varied as the creation of 
Children's Television Workshop, to the publications of the President's 
Council on Gifted Education.
  The Roeper School continues to fulfill its mission: educating and 
inspiring gifted students to think as individuals and engage as a 
community with compassion for each other and this world. Their current 
``no cut'' policy allows all students to participate in sports they 
wish to play. Roeper students pursue a challenging curriculum in math, 
science, arts and technology that prepares them for college and beyond. 
The Roeper School has a dedication to diversity, democracy, and 
community service that dates to its founding and is still very present 
today. Armed with a first class education, Roeper graduates have gone 
on to make extraordinary contributions to our society in every 
imaginable field of study and work.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the 
75th anniversary of The Roeper School. For 75 years, The Roeper School 
has supported students' academic, intellectual, emotional and social 
growth and we wish them many more successful years to come.

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