[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 65 (Monday, May 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[Congressional Record: May 23, 1994]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

 
    OTTAWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL TECH PREP STUDENTS RECOGNIZED BY U.S. 
                          DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

                                 ______


                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 1994

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take the time to recognize 
the outstanding efforts put forth by a determined group of students 
from the Ottawa Hills Tech Prep program. These young men and women, 
through hours of concentration, study, and testing, have been 
recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for their solar powered 
car, Ottawa Orange II. The students are participating in the American 
Tour de Sol 1994 which begins in New York City and ends in 
Philadelphia.
  What is remarkable about this group of young achievers is that these 
students, who were at risk, turned a negative into a positive. They 
took a tremendous task and exhibited patience and teamwork to the 
fullest extent to conquer their goal. The lessons learned during this 
project are valuable ones that will help prepare them for everyday 
challenges that await them in adulthood.
  Students are involved in all phases of the project. Team members of 
Ottawa Orange II are involved in the following teams: body, business, 
coordinating, video, design, electrical, mechanical, and promotion. The 
students responsible for the success of Ottawa Orange II are Dannice 
Ingram, Dwakeeley McMillan, Jermaine Miller, Bruce Wisner, Joe Black, 
Tony Garza, Tonya Murry, Robin Owens, Nikia Thomas, Valerie Angelo, 
Brian Ashley, Monica Gibson, N'Degwa Aikens, Andrew Fraser, Dan Gordon, 
Sean Bradshaw, Jason Burress, Larry Hunt, Randy Mahar, Stephen Steele, 
Donte Williams, Joe Bell, James Culp, Leonard Kemp, Aaron McKinney, 
Eric Miller, William Smalley, and Duce Lovelady.
  The students are also fortunate to have a staff dedicated to caring. 
In addition to challenging the students to reach their potential, staff 
members have been there for the students during their times of need. 
The staff members who should be applauded for the efforts are Principal 
Sidney Bailey, Jennifer Frisbie, Bob George, Gregg Klooster, Eva 
Mathews, and Linda Skar.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting these 
individuals who learned the true meaning of teamwork during the 
building of Ottawa Orange II. It is with great pleasure that I take 
this time to recognize the efforts of these students who took the 
challenge to not only learn about themselves, but to learn more about 
science and our future. Congratulations to everyone involved in the 
success of this outstanding project.

                          ____________________