[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FORDSON HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
Anniversary of Fordson High School, located in Dearborn, Michigan. For 
the past century, Fordson High School has educated the students of 
Dearborn and brought pride to our community. For this they are worthy 
of commendation as they celebrate their 100th anniversary.
  Completed in 1928 in the former village of Fordson, at the time 
Fordson High School was hailed as ``one of the finest school buildings 
in the United States.'' The school's famous architecture was inspired 
by buildings at Oxford University and the University of Michigan Law 
School. The striking Fordson Tower has been used as a site of protest, 
a media center, and even as a lookout for enemy aircraft during World 
War II. From the very first day that classes were held at the school, 
students have found a home and a love of learning at Fordson.
  Fordson High School is representative of the diverse Dearborn 
community that it serves, from the early days of it being a school for 
the sons and daughters of Ford factory workers to a haven for 
immigrants escaping violence, Fordson has programs to ensure that each 
student has what they need to succeed. Students are offered the 
opportunity to participate in sports and various clubs that support the 
study of medicine, debate, and entrepreneurship. With the strong 
Fordson tradition and a roster of great student athletes across all 
sports, the Fordson Tractors have won state championships in football, 
volleyball, swimming, and basketball. The students of Fordson High 
School have grown up to become politicians, judges, directors, 
athletes, actors, and leaders in business. They've served our country 
and helped empower our community for generations.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
students, staff, and alumni of Fordson High School as they celebrate 
100 fantastic years in Dearborn, Michigan. Every time I visit Fordson I 
am amazed by how thoughtful and engaged in the community the students 
are. These great students give me hope for the next generation and 
never fail to make us proud each day. Fordson has been the heart and 
soul of Dearborn for the past century, and we wish the students, staff, 
and alumni the very best in the years come.

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