[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING SUSAN K. WRIGHT AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO WRIGHT CITY HIGH 
                                 SCHOOL

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2017

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
mine, Mrs. Susan K. Wright, who will be retiring on May 17, 2017 after 
40 years teaching biology and coaching track and field at Wright City 
High School.
   Mrs. Wright was influenced by several teachers throughout her 
childhood that positively affected her decision to dedicate her life to 
educating America's youth. For example, her 1st grade teacher taught 
her the importance of caring, her high school biology teacher 
introduced her to an interest in the sciences, and a college professor 
showed her that everyone can become great even without being the best. 
The enthusiasm Mrs. Wright has shown over the past four decades has 
been appreciated by her colleagues and students. She has truly made the 
classroom and track field a fun learning environment.
   While growing up in St. Louis County, Mrs. Wright attended Webster 
Groves High School. After spending her youth in such a big district, 
she was instilled with the desire to spend her teaching years in a 
smaller school. After receiving her bachelor's degree in education from 
Missouri State University, she began her teaching career at Wright City 
High School. Mrs. Wright started the track and field program at Wright 
City High School and the track now bears her name. Throughout the 
years, she has been a motivational mentor to numerous students and has 
always been willing to give a few extra moments to those who might need 
a listening ear.
   Mrs. Wright is involved with the National Science Teachers 
Association and is active in her local community. She is passionate 
about volunteering and teaching her students to have that same giving 
spirit. Mrs. Wright has contributed many hours to the Blue and Gold 
Scholarship Dinner, the Christmas celebration Strassenbash, and the 
local Easter egg hunt.
   The love Mrs. Wright has for teaching and coaching has never waned 
over the years. As Mrs. Wright puts it, ``to be a great teacher is to 
know your subject matter and be willing to grow as education grows, to 
care about those that you work with and especially the students you 
teach, to set your goals high and work diligently to reach each goal.'' 
Her understanding, passion and mentality are something that all 
teachers should strive to attain.
   I ask you to join me in recognizing Mrs. Susan Wright on her 
retirement after 40 years of improving the lives of all who walk the 
halls at Wright City High School.

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