[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 195 (Friday, December 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO EL RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 1995

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students, 
coaches, and parents who make up the El Rancho High School Academic 
Decathlon Team
  On November 18, 1995, El Rancho High School competed in and hosted 
the 1995 Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon. More than 60 schools 
from Los Angeles County participated. For the third year in a row, the 
El Rancho High School Academic Decathlon Team won the Southeast 
Divisional Region and placed 11th in the entire county.
  Sergio Aguilar, Charles Cazares, David Enevoldsen, Leslie Gonzales, 
Giraldi Goyenaga, Scott Moore, Jozelyn Pablo, Sherry Panganiban, and 
David Zaragoza are the nine students who make up this year's winning 
team. With the guidance and support of their families and coaches Doug 
Anderson--head coach--Jim Dyson--assistant coach--Gary Barton, Della 
Bruhn, Julie Ellis, Karen Mainer, Tim McMullen, Ben Meza, Cheryl Milas, 
Ben Rich, Eva Rosa, Chris Whalen, Stan Wlasick, the decathletes proved 
that the El Rancho High School Academic Decathlon Team is a formidable 
competitor.
  The team has a long and successful tradition of winning the Southeast 
Divisional Region, never placing lower than third and placing first in 
1988, 1990, 1993, 1994, and 1995. For 3 consecutive years, El Rancho 
has been the Southeast Regional Champion.
  The dedication and commitment demonstrated by these students is 
commendable and noteworthy. Studying for the competition required many 
early mornings and afterschool hours, and spending summers and weekends 
at school in preparation for the competition. These young people serve 
as promising role models for their peers and future academic 
decathletes.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I rise to recognize these 
exceptional students, coaches, and parents. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in saluting these accomplished individuals and in extending our 
congratulations and best wishes for their continued success.

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