[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
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      TRIBUTE TO MILLSTADT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM

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                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Millstadt 
Elementary School Science Olympiad Team of Millstadt, IL.
  This year represents the fourth year that the Millstadt team has 
competed on the State level. The competition, held at University High 
School in Normal, IL, attracted 28 regional teams from throughout the 
State. The Millstadt team boasts a third-place finish to first-place 
South Middle School and second-place Grayslake Middle School as well as 
17 medals.
  The Millstadt Science Olympiad team, coached by sixth-grade science 
teacher Kathy Alt, includes sixth-graders Matt Nagel, Kelley Woehlke, 
and alternate Lucas Meyer; seventh-graders Lacey Diesel, Allison 
Duncan, Dusty Loeffler, Shawn Woy, and Beth Yagge; and eighth-graders 
Catherine Betz, Kyle Leesman, Kelli Reese, Ryan Tyler, Traci Werner, 
David Wild, and alternate Amanda Carrico. The team also includes two 
ninth-graders from Belleville West High School, Brent Gaines and John 
Randall, both of whom graduated from Millstadt last year.
  The Millstadt Science Olympians prepared for competition before and 
after school, as well as on Saturdays. Through this dedication and 
sacrifice, the team proved proficient in many Olympiad events which 
include problem-solving within the framework of earth science, 
chemistry, technology, and physics. The team also demonstrated hands-on 
understanding of scientific principles through the construction of 
bridges from lightweight materials, the design of insulated structures, 
the interpretation of topographic maps, and the identification and 
analysis of solid and liquid chemical substances.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Millstadt Science Olympiad team. It is 
this determination to succeed that is the driving force behind this 
great Nation.

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