[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 92 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO WENDY GUEY, 1996 NATIONAL SPELLING BEE WINNER

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                          HON. MARK ADAM FOLEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 1996

  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to salute an exceptional 
student from Palm Beach County, FL, Miss Wendy Guey. At 12 years old, 
Wendy attends the Palm Beach County School of the Arts and was the 
winner of the 1996 Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee.
  Not only a talented pianist and violinist, Miss Guey is also a 
bright, young lady who calmly spelled vivisepulture to become a 
national champion. To get through the early rounds, she spelled 
correctly--parquet, multifarious, and gesticulate. Aside from a small 
shopping trip, she donated $200 to her school while the rest of the 
prize money has been put away for college.
  This was Miss Guey's fourth National Spelling Bee. In 1993, she came 
in fourth place at the unbelievable age of 9. This year, she came back 
after missing two words in previous rounds to win the championship.
  Perhaps most importantly, Miss Guey has reached a level that all 
American students should strive to achieve. Education cannot be 
emphasized enough; our children need to be prepared to attain the 
skilled positions that will await them in the future. For the United 
States to compete on the international level, young individuals such as 
Miss Guey need to become the role models for all students.
  I am proud to recognize Miss Guey for her victory as well as her 
parents Mr. and Mrs. Ching and Susan Guey of Palm Beach Gardens. We 
should all be proud to salute Wendy for her achievements and wish her 
the best of luck in her future endeavors.

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