[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 31, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING PAUL HUBER, THE J. CARTER WALKER AWARDEE

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 31, 2023

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Paul Huber, the J. 
Carter Walker awardee, at Woodberry Forest School. For the past 55 
years, Mr. Huber has served his students, the school, and his 
community, through his long-standing commitment to education and 
learning.
  Mr. Huber's educational journey at Woodberry Forest started as a 
student at the school in the Fall of 1964. In 1968, he graduated from 
Woodberry as the class valedictorian. In his valedictorian speech, he 
asked the class not to leave Woodberry ``without feeling not only has 
the school done something for you, but also that you have done 
something for the school.'' In accordance with this statement, the 1968 
senior class announced at graduation that their class gift could not be 
used by the school until the board of trustees opened admission to all 
students, regardless of race or religion.
  After graduation, Mr. Huber attended Yale University. He returned to 
Woodberry Forest School in 1972 to teach French, and throughout his 55-
year career at Woodberry, he taught every language offered by the 
school. He also served as an academic dean and as associate headmaster 
from 1980 to 1996. In this role, he oversaw student scheduling and 
academic affairs. Since 2001 he has served as Woodberry's senior 
master. Finally, in 2018 he returned to the academic dean's role while 
continuing to teach French.
  Mr. Huber is known for his ability to connect with his students. He 
remains in contact with hundreds of alumni--he is known for remembering 
birthdays, staying up to date on their professional advancements, and 
offering advice when asked. His office is often the first stop for 
visiting alumni.
  After 55 years of service to Woodberry Forest School, Mr. Huber is 
being honored with the J. Carter Walker Award, Woodberry's highest 
honor. J. Carter Walker, for whom the award is named, served Woodberry 
for more than 50 years and was the school's first headmaster. The award 
is given by the board of trustees to an alumnus or friend of the school 
who has exemplified the personal standards of Mr. Walker in devotion 
and long service to Woodberry Forest School.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues join me in honoring 
Paul Huber. His commitment and passion for education and for Woodberry 
Forest School are admirable--and may he keep inspiring Virginia 
students to learn.

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