[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13] [Senate] [Pages 17130-17131] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL, SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE, MINNESOTA Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, today I honor Saint Anthony Village High School, in Saint Anthony Village, MN, which recently earned an Award for Excellence in Education for its exceptional and innovative achievements in educating children. Saint Anthony Village High School is truly a model of educational success. The high school aims to establish a ``preferred, small, caring educational community creatively meeting individual learners' needs.'' The Saint Anthony Village High School's success can be attributed to the relatively small number of students enrolled, the dedicated teachers and staff, and the strong community support. The high school and middle school share the same building, hence the innovative Tutors R Us Program has allowed high-achieving older students to help tutor middle school students who need more individualized attention. Teachers at Saint Anthony Village High School genuinely care for their students and hold them accountable for high academic standards. When Maggie Horan, a recent graduate, and senior Dede Sirleaf were asked about their teachers, they responded by citing their experience with Mr. Olszanski, their math teacher: He takes the time to explain things. If you don't get it, he will explain it two or three times to make sure you get it--he really cares about you. He wants everyone to learn and be on the same page. He will even take time to stay after school with you if you don't get it. The community has demonstrated its strong support for the schools by approving several referendums and supporting numerous fundraising activities. Community members are always represented at school functions, act as mentors for students, serve as hosts for student volunteer opportunities, and frequently offer afterschool employment for Saint Anthony students. The results are very impressive. The number of Advanced Placement tests taken by students at Saint Anthony has grown from 5 in 1994 to 240 in 2006. Over 20 percent of juniors and seniors belong to the National Honor Society. In both 2004 and 2005, the school received five-star ratings in both math and reading from the Minnesota Department of Education. Much of the credit for Saint Anthony Village High School's success belongs to its principal, Mr. Tom Keith, and the dedicated teachers and staff. The students and staff at Saint Anthony Village High School understand that, in order to be successful, a school must go beyond achieving academic success; it must also provide a nurturing environment where students can develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for success throughout life. All of the faculty, staff, and students at Saint Anthony Village High School should be very proud of their accomplishments. I congratulate Saint Anthony Village High School in Saint Anthony Village for winning the Award for Excellence in Education and for its exceptional [[Page 17131]] contributions to education in Minnesota. ____________________