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| CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1735-6 | 2016-12-23 | 114 | 2 | IN RECOGNITION OF THE SPENCE SCHOOL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1735 | E1736 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 162 Cong. Rec. E1735 | Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1735-E1736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF THE SPENCE SCHOOL _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize The Spence School of New York on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. The Spence School has advanced the education of young women tremendously since its founding. The Spence School was established in 1892 by Clara Spence with the mission of providing young girls a solid educational foundation, which was a revolutionary idea for that time. Since then, thousands of young female students have been given a rigorous education that not only builds knowledge, but also character and spirit, and puts young women on a path to a college education. Clara Spence was a social rights activist in the late 19th and early 20th century who aimed to solve class and social problems. Her ideals are embodied in The Spence School's motto, which reads: ``Non scholae sed vitae [[Page E1736]] discimus,'' or ``Not for school but for life we learn.'' Clara Spence preached virtue and care to her students and children around her to inspire them to grow up and affect change. Her care and careful planning still live in the actions of the school to this day. That is why the school's mission statement aims for a ``lifelong transformation of self and the world with purpose, passion and perspective.'' During its 125 years, The Spence School developed a reputation for excellence in education. It has shown a commitment to helping all women by continually educating those of diverse backgrounds. The school's commitment to helping women of all backgrounds can be seen in both the 5 million dollar tuition assistance it annually gives, which allows for 20% of the student body to receive aid, as well as its many partnerships with non-profit organizations to recruit girls from all over New York City. Over the years, The Spence School has become an intrinsic part of the Upper East Side community in New York City. Many local parents, including me, have had their daughters educated at this top institution. We have seen amazing success from the students of Spence, including frequent admission to top universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and many more. As a former educator, I understand just how far a strong education can go to help young women succeed and grow. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that women made up 57% of college students in 2013. This is thanks to the work of passionate educators and schools such as The Spence School, which are working to give women the equal chance in life that Clara Spence sought after for her first class of girls more than a century ago. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my distinguished colleagues join me in recognizing the amazing contributions to academic and civil life that The Spence School provides to the young girls of the Greater New York City area on its 125th anniversary. ____________________ |