[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5935]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIVINE CHILD HIGH SCHOOL 
                             MUSIC PROGRAM

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of the Divine Child High School Music Program in Dearborn, 
Michigan. The longevity of musical excellence at Divine Child's Music 
Program, which gives young musicians opportunities to develop and 
showcase their talents, is known and valued throughout the Dearborn 
community.
  Divine Child High School was founded in 1958 as a co-ed Catholic high 
school centered on Christian values and traditions. With a strong 
tradition of excellence in partnership with the community, Divine Child 
is committed to providing opportunities to nurture students 
academically, creatively, socially and spiritually. Divine Child High 
School develops youth who will pursue lives of responsibility and 
leadership.
  Since 1966, Divine Child High School Bands and Choirs have provided a 
rich musical backdrop for all school events. This tradition serves as 
an inspiration for today's students, as well as generations of Divine 
Child graduates. Today, the music program includes nearly twenty 
percent of Divine Child's student population with over one hundred 
performers. Divine Child musicians and vocalists have shared their 
talents locally, nationally and internationally, showcasing ten music 
groups including marching, symphonic, jazz, musical, and pep bands. The 
program has won best band awards from America's Thanksgiving Parade to 
Mackinaw City and has performed at Disney World, The Field Museum in 
Chicago and The Old Post Office in D.C. Divine Child High School Bands 
have learned from advanced clinics at Vanderbilt University, Catholic 
University and with Broadway conductors in New York City. In addition 
to public appearances, Divine Child Pep Bands greet incoming freshmen 
in the fall and celebrate graduation with the seniors in the spring.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to celebrate the 
50th anniversary of the Divine Child High School Music Program and we 
wish them many more years of success.

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