[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          ST. CROIX CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS

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                         HON. VICTOR O. FRAZER

                         of the virgin islands

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 29, 1996

  Mr. FRAZER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special recognition to 
the St. Croix Central High School Jazz and Concert Bands. Their recent 
participation in a prestigious high school band competition in Atlanta, 
GA, is evidence of their determination to succeed.
  The St. Croix Central High School Concert and Jazz Bands under the 
direction of Mr. Stan Joins won top honors at the May 3, 1996, Georgia 
music competition which was sponsored by the Music Educators National 
Conference. The 55-member band competed against 17 schools from the 
east coast. The concert band placed second and the ensemble jazz band 
received special recognition.
  In competition, the concert band played Mozart's overture to ``The 
Marriage of Figaro,'' ``Beausoir'' by Claude Debussy, and ``Festival 
Prelude'' arranged by Alfred Reed. The jazz ensemble arrangements 
included their own version of ``Blue Monk,'' a Roger Pemberton 
arrangement of ``Killer Joe,'' and a Sammy Nestico arrangement of 
``Jumpin at the Woodside.'' The groups were so impressive judges joined 
them on the stage to acknowledge their appreciation for the 
performances.
  Some members of the band also received special recognition in various 
categories. Mr. John Sewer, Jr., was named outstanding jazz trumpeter, 
Mr. Seymour Joseph and Mr. Calbert Marius were named outstanding jazz 
saxophonist. Mr. Joel Massicott received outstanding rhythm soloist. 
Further, the jazz band won the honor of most outstanding jazz rhythm 
section.
  The following students are true ambassadors for the U.S. Virgin 
Islands: Dyanne Baptisite, Kim Bethelmie, Robereti Blackmon, Craig 
Bradshaw, Bernard Bruney, Michael Bynoe, Leah Camacho, Zenobia Camacho, 
Edward Chapman, Veronica Chapman, Melicer Charles, Tauran Charles, 
Pamela Clarke, Cyril Dash, Irvin Doctrine, Evastus Drew, Wanda Evans, 
Ronald Feracho, Ideola Francis, Yasmin Farrel, Karl Frederick, Charese 
Frett, Sherrica Galloway, Ayinde George, Sammy Griffin, John Henry, 
Shekkaya Henry, Alex Hector, Francis Jackson, Emery Jagrup, Filbert 
Jagrup, Seymour Joseph, Dwayne Krauser, Maria Lopez, Lynel Lynch, 
Calbert Marius, Joel Massicott, Elias Mercado, Andrew Merchant, Phillip 
Merchant, Afiya Murphy, Natalie Pant, Sheryl Pant, Aisha Parrilla, 
April Peterson, Desiree Phillip, Vanessa Phillip, Rafael Prince, Denise 
Quindland, Victor Quinones, Morgan Raymond, Aaron St. Luce, Conroy 
Samuel, John Sewer, Jr., Tatyana Simon, Kenneth Vanterpool, George D. 
Ventura, Hassan West, and Therese Woods.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating Mr. Stan 
Joins, and the St. Croix Central High School Concert and Jazz Band 
members for the outstanding contributions they have made on behalf of 
the Virgin Islands. I wish them the very best as they continue to 
fulfill their dreams.

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