[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6687]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               TOP 100 HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON OF TEXAS. Mr. Speaker, each year Newsweek 
recognizes the top 100 schools in the United States. At the very top of 
the list, number one and number eight are right in the middle of my 
district. Not a pretty area, but wonderful education.
  I am very proud to announce that the School for Talented and Gifted 
at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center was recognized as the number one 
high school in the country. Additionally, the School of Science and 
Engineering at the same school was ranked number eight.
  For those who live in Dallas, this honor comes as no surprise. The 
President visited earlier this year, and each day talented students are 
challenged with rigorous coursework and provided with an outstanding 
teacher environment. Townview truly excels and proves that, it really 
proves that children, given the right environment, can learn.
  Townview Center has managed to bridge the achievement gap that exists 
in schools throughout this country. Two-thirds of Townview students are 
minorities. These students are not only passing, they are excelling.
  Townview has recognized that we must provide all of our students with 
the opportunity to pursue higher education. It is this commitment to 
success that distinguishes Townview.
  I would like to congratulate the School for the Talented and Gifted 
and the School of Science and Engineering on this honor.
  And also commend the leadership and commitment of Superintendent 
Hinojosa, Executive Principal Alice Black, Principal Michael Satarino, 
and Principal Richard White.

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