[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E429]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEWARK ACADEMY

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Ms. SHERRILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 250th anniversary 
of Newark Academy, an exemplary school in New Jersey's Eleventh 
Congressional District.
  Founded in 1774 by a group of civic leaders, Newark Academy has been 
at the forefront of education in our community for centuries. The 
school's initial leadership included Alexander MacWhorter, an advisor 
to George Washington. Newark Academy's support for the American 
Revolution eventually made it a target for the British Army who burned 
the original building to the ground. Determined to continue serving our 
community, Newark Academy rebuilt and continued to grow.
  Newark Academy moved from Newark to its current location in 
Livingston, New Jersey in 1964. While much has changed in the 250 years 
since its founding, Newark Academy remains steadfast in its mission to 
``contribute to the world engaged individuals instilled with a passion 
for learning, a standard of excellence, and a generosity of spirit.'' 
Graduates from Newark Academy receive a rigorous education in 
academics, athletics, and the arts and are encouraged to stay on the 
path of lifelong learning.
  I am honored to join our community in celebrating this incredible 
milestone and the school's rich history and commitment to New Jersey 
students.

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