[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18646]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2008

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I want to recognize Marian High 
School in Bloomfield Hills, MI as they celebrate their 50th anniversary 
on September 14, 2008. The school continues to be a beacon of academic 
excellence that nurtures future generations of leaders.
  Marian High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for 
young women founded by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of 
Mary in 1959. The congregation continues to sponsor the school and is 
still an active part of the administration. The school's mission is to 
ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on 
a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value 
human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action 
based on gospel values.
  Marian's philosophy of melding Christian values with scholastic 
achievement has proven to be one of success. This is exampled by the 
fact that Marian students have consistently performed above the state 
and national averages on the SAT and ACT. In addition, Marian offers 20 
honor level courses and 12 advanced placement courses, which allow 
students to earn college credits. The faculty has also shown a 
commitment to improving the quality of the education students are 
receiving with over 60 percent of them holding an advanced degree.
  Madam Speaker, Marian High School continues to be one of the finest 
educational institutions in Michigan. I wish to congratulate the 
administration, faculty, students, and alumni on their 50th Anniversary 
and hope for many years of prosperity.

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