Reitz Memorial High School of Evansville, Indiana, was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education for 2001-2002.  Only a few hundred schools nationwide achieve this award of excellence.  The National Blue Ribbon Award recognizes schools that are models of excellence and equity, that demonstrate a strong commitment to educational excellence for all students, and that achieve high academic standards.   For more information on this excellent program, please visit the National Blue Ribbon website at http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/BlueRibbonSchools/