[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12958]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE CELEBRATING PIKEVILLE INDEPENDENT'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2015

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Pikeville Independent School District in celebration of 100 years 
of education and service in the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky.
  Pikeville Independent Schools have attained notable achievements 
across the board, including accreditation from the Southern Association 
of Colleges and Schools for Pikeville Elementary and High Schools. The 
educators in this school system go the extra mile to prepare students 
for the next level, earning an impressive second place ranking in the 
state for college and career readiness. Currently, at the high school, 
45% of junior and seniors are taking one or more dual credit courses 
through the University of Pikeville and annual National Merit semi-
finalists. Juniors at Pikeville High also consistently rank among 
Kentucky's top ten districts for ACT composite scores. Not only are 
individual students succeeding, but the entire student body of each 
class is raising the bar for achievement. Pikeville High and Junior 
High Schools have earned recognition as schools of distinction, while 
also ranking among the top ten in the state for KPREP scores as a 
district. The founders of this private school district clearly laid 
firm cornerstones that continue to support the success of its students 
in its centennial year of education.
  Today, every Pikeville Panther has access to new, innovative 
opportunities like state-of-the-art science labs and online courses, as 
well as basic support like tutoring and full time teachers for 
humanities in every school. However, educators are often faced with 
helping students through far more daunting challenges than tests and 
essays in the classroom. At Pikeville Independent, students are taught 
the value of respect and growth in every area of student life, from 
academics to extra-curricular activities, thereby inspiring the 
development of a well-rounded student with a good moral compass. With 
an average attendance rate surpassing 95%, parents and students clearly 
understand the importance of education in the new global economy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating 100 years 
of educational achievement in the heart of coal country. When our 
students succeed, the future of this great Nation gets much brighter. 
Congratulations to Pikeville Independent Schools. Go Panthers.

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