[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 23380]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MS. JEAN GRUBB

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate a 
distinguished Hoosier and mentor of mine, Ms. Jean Grubb, on being 
honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indiana High School 
Press Association on October 21, 2005. Ms. Grubb, an algebra teacher 
and publications advisor for 46 years, touched hundreds of lives with 
her kindness and concern for the well being of her students. I fondly 
remember the time we spent working closely together on The Shortridge 
Daily Echo. While I hold those memories dear, I am only one of the many 
students that benefited from her wise counsel and generous nature.
  After graduating from Shortridge High School in 1920, where she also 
served on the staff of The Echo as a student, Ms. Grubb went on to earn 
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Indiana University and a 
Master of Science degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. 
Ms. Grubb began her teaching career in Sanborn, IN, before moving on to 
teach in Crawfordsville for 17 years and then finally settling at our 
alma mater where she taught until her retirement in 1970.
  Ms. Grubb has always been an active member of the Shortridge High 
School alumni community. As publications advisor, Ms. Grubb organized 
the 50th anniversary celebration of The Echo. She also has worked to 
gather names and contact information for the Shortridge High School 
Alumni Association so that each of us can stay closely in touch with 
our friends and classmates. Following her retirement, Ms. Grubb worked 
with the Indiana Historical Society to compile a complete history of 
our alma mater.
  I know that each of our fellow alumni and I are thankful for the 
remarkable impact Ms. Grubb has had as a member of the Shortridge 
community and we look forward to many more opportunities to benefit 
from her experience as she begins her 103rd year and continues to bring 
joy to those around her.
  I appreciate this opportunity to congratulate Ms. Jean Grubb on this 
signal honor and wish her continuing good health and happiness among 
her many friends in the Indianapolis community.

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