[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
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         THE WINNING TRADITION OF HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

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                        HON. NICK J. RAHALL, II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 1996

  Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, for years we have heard that national sports 
figures have been role models to young Americans all around the 
country. There has been a great debate centering around academics 
versus athletics and what takes precedent in the lives of young adults. 
I rise today to honor a group of individuals from my district that I am 
proud to say have excelled on both the athletic field and in the 
classroom.
  The Huntington High School Pony Express boys and girls tennis teams 
have won a total of three State championships in a span of 2 years. The 
school won dual titles in 1995 and the girls team won again in 1996. 
Although they may not be as well known as Andre Agassi or Steffi Graf, 
they are great example of what one can achieve through hard work and 
dedication.
  Under the guidance of coach Roberta Bunch, the teams combined have 
attained a record of 68 wins and 2 losses in 2-year span. They are the 
true definition of what one would call exceptional athletes.
  But their performance does not stop between the baselines. In the 
classroom, this group of players is among the best in the school. All 
of the players are college bound to schools such as Marshall 
University, West Virginia University, Duke University, Wake Forest 
University, and Indiana University. The grade point averages among 
these players consistently rank in the top 10 percent of their 
respective classes. They are the true definition of what one would call 
exceptional students.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that their names be entered into the Record at 
this time: Jeff Morrison, Kyle Foster, Adam Woodruff, Jay Hatten, Jimmy 
Leach, Ellie Earles, Taryn Foster, Ashleigh Harrison, Lindsay Wilson, 
Tiffany Kassab, Erin Allen, Lauren Oxley, Jenna Hegg, Kate Denman, 
Ramsey Cook, Katie Twohig, Lynsey Jenkins, and Sabrina Copley.
  I am proud to recognize these individuals who have striven for and 
attained the highest peak possible in the Mountain State. I 
congratulate and salute them.

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