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Tribute to the Students at University School of Nova Southeastern University

Date: Feb. 9, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Higher Education


TRIBUTE TO THE STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY -- (Extensions of Remarks - February 09, 2005)

SPEECH OF
HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ
OF FLORIDA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2005

· Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, the Students at University School of Nova Southeastern University mobilized one of the first school-based tsunami relief campaigns in South Florida upon returning to school in January. Like others throughout the world, these students were struck by the enormity of what has been described as the worst natural disaster in modern human history.

· In a single unified effort, students at the K-12 college preparatory school collected $26,220.74 in their 1-day fundraising drive. They called the event ``jeans day'' and contributed $5 to trade their uniforms for jeans on the designated day--Friday, Jan. 7. In addition to the $5 donations, some students brought in money they'd saved, others prodded their parents to contribute, and one elementary school tudent brought in her entire piggy bank. The Lower School, University School's elementary school, contributed $12,375.74.

· The money collected will support UNICEF's South Asia Tsunami Relief Efforts.

· University School is the only independent college preparatory school in South Florida that is part of a major university. The school offers programs of studies designed to prepare students for college and for effective citizenship beyond the college years. The academic environment is marked by high expectation, as students master skills, acquire new knowledge, improve their ability to think critically, and develop a sense of civic responsibility.

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