[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 35 (Thursday, March 14, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E354]
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            CONGRATULATIONS SHELBYVILLE HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 1996

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Shelbyville High School basketball team on their championship season. 
For the past 2 years, Shelbyville has proven themselves a force to be 
reckoned with on the hardwoods of central Illinois. It is only fitting 
that, having been ranked No. 1 for most of the season, the Rams became 
the first State champion team to win the title in Peoria's Carver 
Arena.
  After making the trip to the ``Elite Eight'' before falling in 1995, 
the virtually unchanged Rams roster came back in 1996 determined and 
prepared to achieve their goal of proving they truly were No. 1. This 
year's Rams team compiled an all-time record high in the school's 
history, finishing the season 34-1, and bringing the State championship 
trophy home to Shelbyville for the first time ever. In addition, they 
have the added distinction of having the best 2-year won-loss record in 
the State of Illinois for the 1995-96 combined seasons.
  Blending their abilities for this No. 1 team were: Kevin Herdes, Todd 
Wilderman, Mike Steers, Roger Jones, Rich Beyers, Ben Short, Dirk 
Herdes, Aaron Rohdemann, Tim Hardy, Harlan Kennell, Jim Brix, and Ryan 
Shambo. This talented bunch of players were led by first-class coach 
Sean Taylor and his assistant coaches, Bob Herdes and Jarrett Brown. 
They are the perfect example of what teamwork is all about and should 
all be proud of their contribution toward this winning effort. Lending 
their support and leading the community in Ram Fever Spirit were 
cheerleaders Jennifer L. Banning, Rachel Bitzer, Catherine Eberspacher, 
Angie Gregg, Brooke Peifer, Malea Price, Monica Nohren, Shauna Galvin, 
Leslie Kirksey, Brooke White, Jennifer S. Banning, Kelly Hoene, Carrie 
Skinner, Destany Lucas, Rebecca White; sponsors Dixie Burrell and Lisa 
Alberson; Ram mascot Dan Kiley; and team managers George Bolinger and 
John Evans.
  I am honored to represent Shelbyville in Congress; and it is with 
great pleasure that I pay tribute to these excellent students, who won 
not only with talent, but by displaying the intangible qualities that 
define a champion: discipline, esprit de corps, and grace under 
pressure. I wish them equal success in their future endeavors.

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