[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 81 (Thursday, June 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      TRIBUTE TO KRISTEN GOEHRING

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                          HON. JOHN S. TANNER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 1994

  Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Kristen Goehring for being honored with Kristen Goehring 
Day in Jackson/Madison County, TN. It is certainly appropriate that 
someone as talented and skilled as Kristen be honored in such a manner 
so that children throughout the area can recognize the type of role 
model she is.
  In today's competitive world, to excel in either athletics or 
academics is a terrific achievement. However, to excel in both is a 
truly remarkable feat. To take those achievements and apply them to a 
career that will bring pride and honor to one's home and family, and 
fulfill a vital need to the public is perhaps the greatest gift one can 
give back to society.
  From an early age, Kristen was recognized as one of the best players 
in athletic competitions. As a teenager, she participated on AAU 
basketball teams and won numerous awards from school, camps, and 
athletic organizations. During her high school years, Kristen led 
Northside High School to its only undefeated season in school history 
and a ranking in the USA Today top 25 girls teams. Among her honors 
were All District, Most Valuable Player, TACA Player of the Year, 
Regional Tournament MVP, the All-West Tennessee and All State and All 
Mid-South teams, Street & Smith/USA Today All American, AAU All 
American on the 15 and under national championship team. Equally 
impressive was being named an Academic All-American by the National 
Secondary Education Council.
  At the University of Mississippi, Kristen was named to the All SEC 
Freshmen Team, ``Newcomer of the Year'', All SEC, All SEC Academic 
Team, Chevrolet Player of the Game. She was also the 13th all time 
leading scorer in school history and team captain. Every year while at 
Ole Miss, Kristen was named a Scholar/Athlete and was on the Dean's 
List and the Chancellor's Honor Roll.
  Kristen has now been named as the 1993-94 NCAA Women of the Year at 
Ole Miss. She has a 3.67 grade point average in pharmacy while entering 
pharmacy school as a sophomore. She has also been selected to serve as 
a member of Rho Chi, the highest honor society in pharmacy.
  Kristen turned down an offer to play professional basketball in 
Europe, and numerous other work opportunities, to utilize her pharmacy 
degree in order to receive her doctorate and serve others by teaching. 
She is proof that academics, athletics, competitiveness, and success 
are intertwined. I think it is appropriate that we all recognize the 
achievements of Kristen Goehring and promote her as a role model for 
the youth of our Nation.

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