[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 46 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E502]
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    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LAWRENCEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 1996

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Lawrenceville High School wrestling team, which grappled its way to a 
stellar 22-3 record and the State finals. Despite not taking the title, 
the season was a remarkable success, as the wrestlers combined with the 
school's basketball team to be the only high school in Illinois to have 
two teams participate in their respective State tournaments. I would 
like to congratulate the wrestling squad on a job well done. They 
carried themselves with dignity and are outstanding representatives of 
their community.
  Wrestling is a team sport that is comprised of numerous individual 
battles. The mental discipline required is monumental, for not only 
must the athlete concentrate on his opponent, but he must be aware of 
his team's standing in the meet. Combined with the rigors of having to 
make weight and the intense conditioning required to participate, these 
student-athletes are a truly dedicated unit. The Indians captured 
titles at the Lawrence County, Cumberland Holiday, Argenta Oreana, and 
Mattoon tournaments before claiming the North Egyptian conference and 
sectional crowns. Led by a strong corps of seniors, Lawrenceville 
returns four juniors as well as four sophomores, and should be primed 
to make another run at the State championship next season. Head coach 
Jim Dunn prepared his team expertly, and was ably assisted by coaches 
Terry Hoke and Keeley Meek.
  Mr. Speaker, Lawrenceville has a fine athletic tradition that is 
embodied by its wrestling team. I am glad that these students have 
gotten to participate in such a first-rate program, and that they have 
worked hard to maintain these high standards and fulfill their 
potential. That is the true measure of success. I am proud to represent 
Lawrenceville in the U.S. Congress. The 1995-96 Lawrenceville High 
School wrestling team: Jeremy Harrington, Cory Jones, Chris Seed, Ryan 
Seitzinger, David Stanker, Alan Couch, Oliver Glenn, Cohn Cognat, Chris 
Gray, Nathan Hill, David Sechrest, Eric Seitzinger, and Sam Sanders. 
Statisticians are Jamie Dunn, Jodi Taylor, and Lisa Weyer.

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