[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21103]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2011

  Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 50th 
anniversary of Dunedin High School, which first opened its doors in 
1961. That year, 767 students and 44 teachers walked the halls for the 
first time. Half a century later the school serves more than twice that 
number of students, working to prepare them for their future while 
creating an environment that encourages students to explore their 
potential.
  From the beginning, the school embraced the rich Scottish traditions 
that have characterized the city of Dunedin since its founding in 1870. 
The school selected a Falcon as the mascot, harkening back to the sport 
of falconry, a favorite Scottish pastime consisting of training and 
hunting with falcons. However, the Dunedin Highlander Marching Band is 
perhaps the most unique aspect of the school. This band not only wears 
the Dress Stewart Tartan plaid as their uniform, they are one of the 
few high school bands in the country that features bagpipes.
  Since its establishment, Dunedin High School has sought to foster 
academic achievement, community pride and school spirit. Over the 
years, the students at the school have won numerous awards and state 
championships for academic, athletic and extracurricular activities. 
The students are not the school's only source of pride, as the 
dedicated teachers and administrative staff also have an award winning 
tradition, receiving many state and national awards for the high-
quality education they provide.
  Students who have graduated from Dunedin have gone on to achieve 
great success, with many staying in the area to raise their children 
and enrich the local community. This community support extends to the 
high school, with volunteers putting in over 28,000 hours at Dunedin 
High School last year alone. Notable alumni include local politicians, 
famous musicians, professional athletes, and Hollywood actors and 
directors.
  I am honored to represent the students, teachers, and faculty who 
currently attend Dunedin High School as well as many of those that have 
enriched this public school for the last 50 years. I ask my colleagues 
to join with me today in recognizing this important milestone and to 
wish the school continued success in the future.

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