[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 38 (Tuesday, April 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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NORTH CATHOLIC TROJANETTES BASKETBALL TEAM WIN SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE 
                           CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

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                         HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 1994

  Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize the outstanding 
athletic accomplishments of the North Catholic Trojanettes basketball 
team which has won its second straight Pennsylvania AAA State 
championship title at the Hershey Park Arena.
  The young women of this team have a right to be proud of their 61-22 
point victory over Bishop Hoban of Wilkes-Barre at the State finals. 
This winning game marked the completion of a season of remarkable 
athletic excellence which included 25 consecutive winning games. I know 
that the seniors who are graduating from North Catholic will remember 
with pride their opportunity to wear the red and gold of the 
Trojanettes. I am also confident that returning members of the 
Trojanettes are looking forward to another winning season under the 
leadership of Trojanettes head coach Don Barth.
  All of the young women on this team have demonstrated a commitment to 
the sport of basketball and the principle of team spirit. I want to 
commend the members of the Trojanettes basketball team for their 
athletic accomplishments and personnel dedication to performing to the 
best of their abilities. I believe it is fitting for the U.S. House of 
Representatives to have this opportunity to reflect on the example set 
by the Trojanettes for the young people of our Nation.
  North Catholic High has continued its proud tradition of victorious 
women's basketball teams this year when the Trojanettes claimed their 
second consecutive Pennsylvania AAA State championship title. This is, 
in fact, the sixth State championship title won by the North Catholic 
Trojanettes since 1980. The Trojanettes have also won 122 consecutive 
section 6 games since 1980 and have been to the WPIAL championship 
every year since 1980 where they have won nine times. The North 
Catholic Trojanettes have compiled a 60-3 record for the past 2 years 
and have won at least 20 games every season since 1980.
  Special commendation must be made to Trojanettes head coach Don Barth 
who has led the North Catholic Trojanettes basketball program for 22 
years. Don Barth is the most successful coach at PIAA girls' history 
and has a record of 541-79 at North Catholic. His lifetime coaching 
record is 729-129. Don Barth, who recently retired from a 20-year 
career as a city of Pittsburgh police officer, has demonstrated a 
remarkable ability to motivate the young women at North Catholic who 
aspire to be part of the Trojanettes team. He has kept the members of 
the Trojanettes focused on mastering the skills of team cooperation and 
personal commitment.
  Don Barth has succeeded in teaching lessons that will help these 
young women excel in whatever activity they may pursue in the future. 
In this effort, he has been able to rely upon an outstanding assistant 
coaching staff consisting of Dave Lyons, Bob Darkey, and Frank 
Windisch.
  The success of the North Catholic Trojanettes also reflects well on 
the quality of the overall educational program available at North 
Catholic High School. The members of the Trojanettes attend North 
Catholic High not simply to play basketball but because they know that 
they will receive a first-rate education. Head coach Don Barth and the 
Trojanettes have benefited from the support of principal James C. 
Zahren and Catholic High athletic director Leon W. Kosakowski. Finally, 
the Trojanettes have benefited from the strong backing of parents and 
local community members who have supported generously the fundraising 
campaigns that have financed much of the North Catholic High basketball 
program.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to again salute the members of the North Catholic 
High Trojanettes and head coach Don Barth. I want to wish all of the 
Trojanettes the best as they pursue their education at North Catholic 
and beyond and I want to congratulate them for winning a second 
consecutive Pennsylvania State championship title.

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