Miller-Meeks Recognizes Muscatine High School
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, June 17th, 2021, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Muscatine High School for its academic success.
To watch Miller-Meeks’ speech, click HERE, and read her remarks as prepared for delivery below:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a high school in my district that was recently recognized for its commitment to student success.
For over 15 years, Iowa has partnered with the ACT’s College Application Campaign to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income households in applying for and pursuing higher education. I am proud to announce, in 2020, 176 Iowa schools participated in the College Application Campaign, and altogether, 504 students completed 1,578 college applications!
Of the 176 Iowa schools that participated, Muscatine High School in my district was awarded the 2020 School of Excellence for Iowa from ACT. Muscatine was selected for this great award based on its commitment to student success and for serving as an ‘exemplary model’ for Iowa’s college application campaign.
Congratulations to the students and faculty at Muscatine for being leaders in academic achievement, and for serving as a great model for student success in Iowa and the entire nation!
Thank you, I yield back the balance of my time.
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