Statement from Gaston Caperton, President of the College Board and Former Governor of West Virginia, on the Passing of Senator Robert C. Byrd

NEW YORK, June 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Gaston Caperton, President of the College Board and former Governor of West Virginia, on the Passing of Senator Robert C. Byrd:

"No one has done more for the past 50 years to leave a mark on West Virginia or the United States Senate than Senator Robert C. Byrd.  For those of us lucky enough to have worked alongside him, he was both an inspiration and a trusted friend.  Senator Byrd's life story is the embodiment of the American dream – from humble beginnings to one of the most influential statesmen of his time.  Throughout his career, he never forgot where he came from and he never stopped fighting for the people of his beloved West Virginia."

The College Board

The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board is composed of more than 5,700 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,800 colleges through major programs and services in college readiness, college admission, guidance, assessment, financial aid and enrollment. Among its widely recognized programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®), SpringBoard and ACCUPLACER. The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities and concerns.

SOURCE The College Board

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