[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 51 (Friday, March 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E365-E366]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE POWER OF STUDENT VOICES AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. DWIGHT EVANS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 23, 2018

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The Power of Student 
Voices at Central High School, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  The Power of Student Voices at Central High School was created in the 
fall of 2005 to create a more informed citizenry that can actively 
participate and investigate the unique culture of the American 
political landscape. In May 2008, Central High School was awarded the 
AARP Ethel Percy Award for Civic Engagement. Additionally, the students 
participated in the Presidential inaugural activities in 2009 and 2017 
and of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf in January 2015. Last year, the 
students participated in an in-depth study of the 2016 Presidential 
Election.
  Now, Central High School's seniors have the opportunity to explore 
our nation's capitol as they visit historical landmarks and meet with 
political actors. This unique experience will give them the opportunity 
to meet with political professionals, conduct interviews, write news 
articles and blogs (to be displayed on a student-made website), and 
explore the historical and political landscape of the political 
process. Students will develop a direct sense

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of political efficacy and interact with key decision-makers to affect 
the policy making process.
  The 2nd Congressional District of Pennsylvania extends gratitude to 
The Power of Student Voices at Central High School for their hard work 
and commitment to civic engagement.

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