Gov. Gregoire's statement on Bridgeport High School

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2011

Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement, congratulating the students of Bridgeport High School for making the finals in President Obama�s Commencement Challenge:

�Congratulations to the students and families at Bridgeport High School who are now in the final three to have President Obama speak at their commencement. These students represent the leadership, dedication and talent that define so many in our schools. They have risen above all odds to make education a priority. These students are quite simply an inspiration to us all. Like many across our state, I am eagerly awaiting the President�s decision later this week.�