HONORING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF TITLE IX

July 26 - Governor Lingle, members of the Board of Education, Department of Education personnel, athletic directors and high school student-athletes gathered at Farrington High School to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the landmark law that prohibits sexual discrimination in education.

"Title IX goes beyond sports," Governor Lingle said.  "It covers discrimination in all areas of education and, today, provides more opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education."

The Governor also recognized five outstanding Hawai`i public high schools with the Gender Equity in Athletics Award and encouraged student-athletes to become more involved in other competitive programs, including robotics.