[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6672]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ROCHESTER AREA HIGH SCHOOLS FOR BEING NAMED AMONG AMERICA'S 
                           BEST HIGH SCHOOLS

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2013

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 14 
distinguished high schools in Monroe County, New York for being 
included in Newsweek and The Daily Beast's 2013 list of America's Best 
High Schools. I am honored to represent this community, which values 
the enrichment of a quality education and demands the best of its 
students, and in turn, its future workforce.
  America's Best High Schools are schools that have proven to be the 
most effective in turning out college-ready graduates. An astounding 14 
schools from my congressional district were chosen, including: Brighton 
High School, Brockport High School, Churchville-Chili Central School, 
East Rochester Jr./Sr. High School, Eastridge High School, Fairport 
High School, Irondequoit High School, Penfield High School, Pittsford 
Sutherland High School, Pittsford Mendon High School, Rush-Henrietta 
Senior High School, School of the Arts, Webster Thomas High School, and 
Webster Schroeder High School.
  These remarkable schools scored at the top of the country in 
graduation rates, college acceptance rates, and enrollment and success 
in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, among several other criteria. 
Rochester's commitment to education is truly remarkable; thanks to the 
dedication of the many school administrators, teachers, parents, and 
students who understand that a quality high school education provides a 
critical foundation for future opportunities and endeavors, both 
personal and professional.
  Please join me in congratulating these 14 outstanding Rochester area 
high schools and let us strive to provide all children with an 
education of the caliber offered by these schools.

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