[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13727]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF LYNN RHYMER

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2013 North 
Carolina Principal of the year, Lynn Rhymer.
   Ms. Rhymer, who lives in Cabarrus County and is originally from 
Asheville, N.C., is currently the principal at Central Cabarrus High 
School in Cabarrus County, N.C.
   She has served in education for the past 25 years, dedicating 15 
years as a high school mathematics teacher and basketball coach and the 
past 10 years as an administrator.
   She first received her bachelor's degree in mathematics and a 
teaching certificate from Western Carolina University. Since receiving 
her master's degree in school administration from Appalachian State 
University, Ms. Rhymer has served as an assistant principal and 
principal.
   She began her career as principal at Northwest Cabarrus High School, 
transforming it within three years from a failing school to the sixth 
best for the state of N.C. as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. She 
is in her seventh year as principal and loves the time she gets to 
spend with staff and students.
   When asked about her profession, Ms. Rhymer simply states, ``I 
wouldn't do anything else in the world than what I'm doing now. This is 
my fate, and it's a pretty amazing job.''
   As the son of a school teacher, I understand that education is 
imperative for the future of our nation, and I appreciate Ms. Rhymer's 
dedication to our students. Her success serves as an example to other 
teachers in North Carolina and across the nation.
   The students of the Eighth District of North Carolina are fortunate 
to have administrators, teachers and mentors like Ms. Rhymer who 
recognize the importance of building a culture where every student can 
succeed.

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