[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E37]
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                A TRIBUTE TO THE RAIDERS OF MOWEAQUA, IL

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 1997

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I want to honor a group of dedicated high 
school athletes that I am proud to say are from my district. The 
Central A&M Raiders football team recently won Second Place in the 
Illinois Class 2A State Football Championship and finished their season 
with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses.
  The consolidated school districts of Assumption and Moweaqua have 
produced a football dynasty in central Illinois. This season the 
Central A&M Raiders made their third appearance in the Illinois State 
High School Football Championship Game and this is also the third time 
that the Raiders have brought home the second place trophy. 
Unfortunately for the Raiders, the third time was not the charm for the 
State championship. However, I believe that there are no losers in a 
State championship game, because both of the teams playing are winners 
already.
  Having the opportunity to play in a State championship game in any 
sport is a great accomplishment that cannot be attained without hard 
work. I commend the Raiders students, coaches, and fans for their hard 
work and dedication to the sport of football as well as the loyalty 
that they have shown for their school.
  For the record, I would like to list the names of the players, 
coaches, managers, cheerleaders, and pom-pom squad members involved in 
the success of the 1996 Central A&M Raiders Football Team. First, the 
players: Jim Dial, Ryan Dorsey, Craig Fathauer, Ross Forlines, Joe 
Gould, Matt Hite, Jim Hunt, Travis Kerby, Drew Moore, Aaron Potsick, 
Tim Prosser, Trent Rodman, Wes Shanks, Wes Temples, Jeremy Buckles, 
Jason Churchill, Virgil Coffman, Bob Hogan, B.J. Jordan, Perry Jordan, 
Mike McLain, Jeremy Medler, Brad Reatherford, Jon Simmons, Richard 
Stuart, Darin Wall, Derek Wall, Tim Webster, Jeff Carter, Brent Damery, 
Graham Danyus, Justin Dirks, Jacob Elder, Adam Germscheid, Ross Minott, 
Josh Monson, Nathan Morrison, Chris Stringer, Andy Tibbs, and Brandon 
McVey. Coaching the Raiders were Mark Ramsey, Gerald Temples, Brett 
Hefner, Doug Morrell, Brad Kerby, Mike Lees, and Jerit Medler. Team 
managers were John Allison and Jesse Adrian, The cheerleaders included 
Amanda Bilyeu, Bidget Bilyeu, Amber Blades, Jody Burckhartt, Michelle 
Matlock, Courtney Nicol, Jennifer Ramsey, Abbey Seifert, Amy Seifert, 
Jenny Vincent, Brianne Wempen, and Hilary Wooters. Members of the pom-
pom squad are Brooke Boitz, Kelly Clutter, Amanda Dorsey, Amanda 
Flemming, Jennifer Ludlum, Neely Sloan, Ronda Sloan, and Tiffany 
Wilson.
  On behalf of the 19th District of Illinois, I extend my 
congratulations to the Central A&M Raiders on another successful 
season. As the words to your fans' favorite cheer says, ``We are proud 
of you.''

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