[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6761]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF NORMANDY HIGH SCHOOL'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Normandy High School 
for its 30 years of excellence in educating the students of Parma, 
Ohio.
  Normandy High School first opened its doors in the fall of 1968 and 
welcomed 1700 sophomore- and junior-year high school students. The 
architectural design of the school was unique and considered state-of-
the-art when built 30 years ago. The first commencement exercise was in 
June 1970, with 525 young men and women receiving diplomas. Since this 
first commencement ceremony, 13,400 students have graduated. Normandy's 
current enrollment is 1,128 students and the staff consists of 87 
faculty and 58 support people.
  Normandy High School subscribes to rigorous academic standards and 
offers an extensive curriculum. There are accelerated course offerings 
in all academic areas. A full range of vocational education programs 
are also available. Normandy students' score on the standardized SAT 
and ACT tests are consistently above the State and National averages. 
The school's Renaissance Program demonstrates the commitment to 
academic excellence, continuous improvement and citizenship which 
contributes to the high caliber of graduates from the school. Normandy 
High School is indeed an outstanding asset to the Parma community.
  Normandy not only has a fine academic program, but its athletic 
department is also well renowned. In addition to numerous victories in 
state playoffs, invitationals and tournaments, Normandy's athletes have 
accomplished the following LEL Championships: Baseball 1979, 1982 
Softball 1976, 1977, 1983 Football 1981, 1982, 1983, John Thomas San 
Francisco 49er's Super Bowl Champs, Girls Basketball 1976-77, Cross 
Country 1984, 1989, 1998, 1973 All American Track & Field Curt Tesar, 
Golf 1988, 1990, 1992, 1998 Chris Wollman & Bernie Jablonski State 
Champs, Wrestling 1981, 1985, 1987 Volleyball 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988, 
1995, 1998, Hockey Baron Cup Champs 1976, 1998, 1999.
  Providing excellent educational opportunities for all children is one 
of the most important goals in our society. I am encouraged by the 
involvement of the students, teachers, administrators, parents, local 
businesses and community organizations who are celebrating the 30th 
anniversary of Normandy High School and working toward continued 
success and involvement in our schools.
  I am confident that Normandy will continue to produce exceptional 
students who will greatly contribute to the future of the Parma 
community.

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