[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E933]
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   ST. CROIX HIGH SCHOOL MIXED CHORUS, JAZZ CHOIR AND VISUAL ENSEMBLE

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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 Mixed Chorus, Jazz Choir, and Visuals 
Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Otis Alexander. Their recent 
participation in the North American Music Festival which was held at 
the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, and McEachern High 
School in Powder Springs, GA, on April 10-14, 1996, is reflective of 
their desire to excel.
  The mixed chorus in the open Division AAA and the jazz choir in the 
same division won two trophies for outstanding performances. The visual 
ensemble received a plaque for the excellent choreography which was set 
to the music ``Maghelena'' by Sergio Mendez.
  Fourteen high school choruses, jazz choirs, madrigal singers, 
marching bands, and orchestras from four States and the Virgin Islands 
competed in this national music festival. The Virgin Islands 
performance is a testament to their hard work and determination to 
succeed. Their accomplishments are also a reflection of the dedication 
of Mr. Otis Alexander, and accompanists Mr. Daryl Richards and Ms. 
Barbara Brown.
  The 57 students from St. Croix Central High School enjoyed the honor 
of bringing to the virgin islands two trophies and a plaque which 
symbolized their excellent performance. Their participation in this 
music festival will be etched in their minds for many years to come.
  The following students are true Ambassadors for the U.S. Virgin 
Islands: Rawlston Benjamin, Jermain Blair, Ajene Browne, Junita 
Chapman, Josette Cobb, Arthur Connor, Dwayne Cromwell, Diane 
Cruicshank, Kenya Daniels, Kaleema de'Lande, Angel Felix, Colleen 
Francis, Jeannette Garcia, Brian Gardine, Craig George, Pete Gibson, 
Cherie Gordon, Tishri Greenidge, Frank Griffith, Germaine Gumbs, Juana 
Gumbs, Randy Haile, Jo-Ann Hamilton, Kysha Hendricks, Jenee James, 
Cliff John, David Jones, Tena Lee, Nicole Logan, Cory McAlpin, Jada 
McAlpin, Showayne Modeste, Kalila Moorehead, Roberta Munoz, Antonia 
Navarra, Raymond O'Reilly, Lisa Pascal, Kirby Pascal, Jason Polius, 
Louisa Prosper, Rona Rawlins, Cheray Reid, Shawn Robles, Travis Rogers, 
Mervelle Sage, Lloyd Samuel, Erolyn Sweeney, Marsha Taylor, Akeda 
Thomas, Latisha Tonge, Estelle Torrens, Isabel Torrens, Tamyka Weekes, 
Hassan West, Naqueeba Wynter, and Wendy Wynter.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating Mr. Otis D. 
Alexander, Mr. Daryl Richards, Ms. Barbara Brown, and the members of 
the St. Croix Central High School Mixed Chorus, Jazz Choir, and Visual 
Ensemble 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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