[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23959]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. MIKE FERGUSON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Cranford High School 
in Cranford, New Jersey, for being named a 2004 National School of 
Character at the Character Education Partnership's Annual Forum. 
Cranford is receiving this award in recognition of its exemplary work 
to encourage the ethical, social and academic development of its 
students through character education.
  Suffering from growing disciplinary problems and other challenges 
1990s, Cranford High School began to focus on educating its students on 
character qualities such as respect for others and responsibility. The 
school aimed to ``create a caring community through service learning by 
the year 2006.'' Through peer facilitation, a mentoring program, a 
focus on service education and character education, Cranford has 
reached its important goal ahead of schedule.
  Cranford is one of only 10 schools in the country selected as a 2004 
National School of Character. I commend all the students, teachers, 
administrators and parents of Cranford High School for their hard work 
and for setting such an excellent example for all those involved in 
educating the youth of America.