[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 73 (Monday, June 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      OUTSTANDING STUDENTS HONORED

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 1994

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize three outstanding 
students from my district who have been honored by the Creve Couer-
Olivette Chamber of Commerce and the Creve Couer Lions Club. Ashraf 
Abdelkerim, Jennifer Horton, and Rebecca Kerman have each earned 
special recognition as scholarship recipients by the chamber and Lions 
Club and are being recognized for their fine high school careers.
  The chamber and Lions Club annually award scholarships for area high 
school students. This year's award was very special because of a tie 
for first place. Ashraf Abdelkerim and Jennifer Horton will share the 
first place honors and will each receive $1,625. Rebecca Kerman 
deserves special recognition for her second place finish in this year's 
competition.
  Ashraf Abdelkerim is currently a student at Mary Institute and St. 
Louis Country Day School. Ashraf has been extremely active in 
athletics, as a member of the school's baseball, football, and track 
teams. Along with his athletic accomplishments, Ashraf has excelled in 
the classroom as well. He is currently ranked in the top 10 percent of 
his class. He has been honored as a member of the Signet Society, as 
well as being selected as an A.P. Scholar. Ashraf has also served as 
the president of the St. Louis chapter for the Moslem Youth of North 
America. His dedication to classroom excellence and community service 
stands as evidence to his leadership abilities.
  Jennifer Horton will be graduating this June from Westminster 
Academy. Jennifer has excelled in her academic endeavors. She has been 
named to the President's List for 4 consecutive years. She is a current 
member of the National Honor Society and has also received recognition 
as a National Merit Commended Scholar. She has excelled in foreign 
languages and in 1993 was the high scorer at the National Association 
of Teachers of French Competition. Jennifer has an accomplished record 
of community service. She has served as a peer counselor for the past 2 
years, as well as extensive involvement in musical ensembles. She has 
participated in American Sings, the Milliken Vocal Festival, a Touring 
Ensemble, and the Westminster Christian Academy Vocal Festival. Her 
hard work in the classroom and school service stand as evidence of her 
promise as a future leader.
  Rebecca Kerman will be graduating this June from Watkins High School. 
Rebecca has combined a fine academic career with an impressive record 
of community service. She has served as a writer and editor for her 
school newspaper, as well as being a member of the National Honor 
Society. Rebecca has volunteered for the Special Olympics, the Big 
Sister Organization, Students Against Drunk Driving [SADD], Peers Are 
Listening Organization [PALS], and has served as a member of the 
Principal's Leadership Cabinet. She has also volunteered for the St. 
Louis AIDS Foundation, the Central Agency for Jewish Education, and has 
served as an executive and regional board member for Youth Group 
Involvement. Her dedication to others and her community places Rebecca 
among the future leaders of tomorrow.
  Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this opportunity to recognize these 
outstanding young adults. It is the promise of our children that 
brightens our country's future, and these three young people exemplify 
that promise.

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