[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8234]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 THE CELEBRATION OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT 
                     JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL AND ACADEMY

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, today it is my great pleasure to 
congratulate the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy 
for 125 years of excellence in education. On April 4, 2003, faculty, 
students, and members of the community will gather to commemorate not 
only U of D Jesuit's achievements in education, but also its commitment 
to the community of Detroit.
  For 125 years, the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and 
Academy has provided expanding educational opportunities to a wide 
array of students across the Detroit metropolitan area. Since its 
founding in 1877, U of D Jesuit has continually increased its academic 
offerings to students. The school added an academy serving seventh and 
eighth grade students in 1973 and is now known as one of Michigan's 
premier private college preparatory schools.
  In 1977, U of D Jesuit made the critical decision to remain in 
Detroit. Despite pressure from teachers and alumni to move the school 
out of the city, the Jesuits in Rome urged the school to remain in 
Detroit to continue pursuing their mission of justice in education. 
Since then, U of D Jesuit has strived to offer its students a rich 
multicultural environment while also providing a challenging and 
meaningful educational experience. The diversity that now exists within 
the school is both an incredible asset and an essential component of 
its character.
  Today, U of D Jesuit offers its students excellent educational 
opportunities while teaching them the importance of diversity and 
commitment to their community. The student body at U of D Jesuit draws 
from nearly 70 different communities in the Detroit metropolitan area. 
Students come from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds, yet 
they all share the common goal of improving their school and community. 
The University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy truly 
demonstrates an unwavering commitment to shaping young men into ``Men 
for Others.''
  I am pleased to join with my colleagues in the Senate in offering my 
deepest congratulations to the University of Detroit Jesuit High School 
and Academy as they celebrate 125 years of commitment to the Detroit 
area and excellence in education. I wish them continued success in the 
future.

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