[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16886]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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           ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAN PEDRO HIGH SCHOOL

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise to reflect on the proud 
history of San Pedro High School, which is celebrating its centennial 
this year. The school has grown considerably since 1904, when the San 
Pedro community honored its first graduating class at a ceremony at the 
town hall building. Maude Wayne was the only member of that class, and 
also served as student body president for the school's other 22 
students.
  When San Pedro High School first opened, students were taught in a 
single room on the second floor of 16th Street Elementary School. 
Today's campus has existed since 1937, educating athletes Garry Maddox 
and Alan Ashby, and astronaut Anna Fisher.
  San Pedro High School is a fixture in the community, filled with many 
fond memories. Many alumni have lived in the San Pedro community all 
their lives, and take pride in the school that educated them, their 
children and their children's children. San Pedro Pirates young and old 
have attended many anniversary celebrations and have enjoyed exchanging 
stories about their high school years. San Pedro High truly plays a 
significant role in the community.
  I would like to extend my congratulations to principal Stephen 
Walters and all the past principals, as well as current and past 
teachers, administrators, and students. They have all been a part of 
the school's success over the years. This is a proud moment for them 
and for the entire community, and I thank them all for making San Pedro 
High the best it could be.

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