Dow recently helped faculty at Hahnville High School recognize students with three consecutive straight "A" grading periods for the current school year at a reception held at the school.

A total of 57 Hahnville students reached this prestigious goal for the 2003-2004 school year. In addition to receiving acknowledgment from their peers, parents and teachers, the honorees were also given gifts furnished by Dow to commemorate the occasion.

Dow sponsors a number of recognition programs for outstanding scholars in St. Charles Parish. As Hahnville High School's "Partner in Education," St. Charles Operations has sponsored the Scholastic Excellence program recognizing academic achievement at Hahnville for 18 years.

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