[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 60 (Friday, March 31, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5020-S5021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   RHODODENDRON PRINCESSES RECOGNIZED

 Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, it is always a pleasure to 
recognize excellent students from the State of Oregon. However, I am 
especially honored to praise five young people who have distinguished 
themselves in the areas of scholarship and service, thus reflecting a 
sincere interest and involvement in their schools and communities.
  Emily Anthony, Tracy Holman, Brandi Kekua, Lelia Lowe, and Rovina 
Murti are all winners in the Rhododendron Scholarship Program. This 
program is part of the Florence Rhododendron Festival held annually in 
Oregon and second in size only to Portland's Rose Festival. By 
receiving scholarships, these five young women form the 1995 
rhododendron royalty court.
  The Rhododendron Scholarship Program's goal is to raise over $10,000 
for academic and vocational scholarships. This royalty court works with 
local businesses, individuals, colleges, schools, fraternal 
organizations, and other groups to raise these scholarship funds.
  I commend these young women for their earnest work, heartfelt 
generosity, and outstanding success. Furthermore, I applaud the 
perennial work of the Rhododendron Scholarship Program for the 
importance it places on higher education and for the intense, local 
effort it makes to support the education of its students. It is a model 
program worthy of duplication.
  Mr. President, I ask that brief descriptions of each 1995 
rhododendron princess be printed in the Record.
  The material follows:

                 Rhododendron Scholarship Program--1995


                         princess emily anthony

       Emily Anthony, 17, plans a career in the field of health 
     care.
       A student at Siuslaw High School, she has also been a 
     student of ballet for ten years. Her training includes Ballet 
     West (University of Utah), North Carolina School of the Arts 
     and Joffery Ballet School (New York). She has toured with the 
     Eugene Ballet Company's ``Nutcracker'' for two years, and now 
     is in her third year of teaching ballet to young children.
       A member of Siuslaw High School's Jazz and Symphonic bands 
     for four years, Emily also has won numerous academic awards 
     including the Honors Global Studies Award and Biology Awards. 
     She is a three year member of the National Honor Society. A 
     student leader, Emily was Freshman Class President and 
     Student Body Treasurer and serves on numerous school 
     committees.
       Emily maintains her academic ranking and schedule in 
     addition to her ballot activities while working part-time.


                         princess tracy holman

       Tracy Holman, 17, plans a career in television broadcasting 
     after completing her education.
       Tracy's accomplishments and activities include: Oregon 
     Girls State Delegate, National Honor Society (3 years), Key 
     Club Community Service Award and the Rotary Youth Merit 
     Award. She has also received numerous academic awards and has 
     been in Who's Who Among American High School Students for 
     three years.
       Her community involvement includes being Cadet Girl Scout 
     Assistant as well as activity in the Church Youth Group. She 
     served as Delegate to World Youth Day in 1993. She is also 
     involved with the high school T.V. News show. Tracy's other 
     interests and activities encompass Forensics, Cheerleading, 
     Junior Varsity Golf, Band and Key Club.
        [[Page S5021]] While maintaining her academic standing and 
     other activities, Tracy also works as a Loan Processor in a 
     local bank.


                         princess brandi kekua

       Brandi Kekua, 17, plans to attend Willamette University, 
     majoring in Political Science with minors in Rhetoric and 
     Media Studies. Her career goal is to work as a Political and/
     or Communications Consultant.
       A 1995 Future First Citizen Nominee, Brandi has also 
     received awards for outstanding achievement in Forensics and 
     is the recipient of an Outstanding Actress Award. She served 
     as World Affairs Leadership Seminal Ambassador and as Model 
     U.N. Ambassador to Austria and has numerous academic awards.
       Additionally, Brandi is a Peer Counselor and Peer Tutor; is 
     on Student Council, the Key Club and is involved with the 
     high school T.V. News show. She is also active in high school 
     drama projects and community theatre and arts groups. Brandi 
     has been recognized by Who's Who in American High School 
     Students for four years.
       Her other community activities include Bible Camp Counselor 
     and Easter Seals Camp Counselor. She enjoys aerobics and golf 
     in her spare time.


                          princess lelia lowe

       Lelia Lowe, 17, plans to attend Willamette University where 
     she will major in Rhetoric and Media Studies and Child 
     Psychology with a PhD in Rhetoric. Her career goal is to be 
     an administor or teacher at the college level.
       Lelia's achievements include receipt of numerous Forensic 
     Awards over the past three years, as well as numerous 
     academic awards at local, District and State levels.
       Her extra-curricular activities include National Honor 
     Society and Odyssey of the Mind Knowledge Bowl. She also has 
     taught Vacation Bible School Classes and has been an active 
     volunteer at Siuslaw Public Library.
       Sports-minded, Lelia enjoys rollerblading and running to 
     balance her interests in drama and theatre. She also enjoys 
     creative writing.


                         princess rovina murti

       Rovina Murti, 17, plans to study Child Psychology as a 
     prelude to attending Medical School and becoming a 
     Pediatrician.
       Rovina has been recognized for her achievements in 
     Forensics, having received the Forensics Scholastics Award, 
     Second place at District level competition and as a 
     competitor at the State level. She has been involved in 
     school activities, including the Yearbook Staff and the 
     Junior/Senior Prom Fashion Show.
       Rovina has taught Sunday School for four years as well as 
     having worked with varied Senior Citizen projects through 
     Senior Services. Other interests and activities include the 
     writing of short stories and traveling.
       She maintains her academic standing and other activities 
     while working part-time.
     

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