[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S973-S974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL CRIMSON TIDE MARCHING BAND ON 
        REPRESENTING NEW HAMPSHIRE IN THE 1997 INAUGURAL PARADE

 Mr. BOB SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate the 
students of the Concord High School Crimson Tide marching band for the 
distinguished honor of representing New Hampshire in the 1997 inaugural 
parade. All 116 band members and Bill Metevier, the band's director, 
deserve special commendation for their hard work and achievement. Being 
selected as 1 of only 20 bands to perform for the President and the 
First Lady is quite an honor for all the students.
  At an inaugural reception on behalf of the Concord High School 
Crimson Tide marching band last week, I had the pleasure of meeting 
some of the band members, young men and women, who have demonstrated 
the hard work and dedication that is characteristic of Granite State 
students. These band members have proven that determination and 
teamwork are the hallmark of success both as musicians and students. 
The Crimson Tide marching band's decision to play the ``National Emblem 
March,'' composed by E.E. Bagley while he was a resident of New 
Hampshire, was a very fitting tribute to the Granite State and our role 
in American history. We were indeed honored to have the Crimson Tide 
marching band representing New Hampshire with their outstanding musical 
performances.
  The Concord School's Friends of Music also deserve special 
recognition for their help in raising $20,000 from residents and local 
companies during such a very short period of time. Without their hard 
work, the Crimson Tide's trip to Washington, DC, would not have been 
possible.
  Marching in the parade was also a special highlight for these 
students since the Concord High School is celebrating its 150th 
anniversary this year.
  The Crimson Tide band with their classic military cadet style 
uniforms

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have also performed for audiences in Ottawa, Canada, New York City, 
Williamsburg, VA; and are planning to return to Williamsburg in April.
  I want to express my thanks to both the students and faculty at 
Concord High School for their commitment to excellence. Congratulations 
to all the students and Bill Metevier on such a magnificent 
accomplishment.
  Mr. President, I ask that a list of the names of these outstanding 
students be printed in the Record.
  The list follows:

             Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band

       Megan Albert, Dylan Allen, Holly Anderson, Matt Andrews, 
     Alicia Andrus, Angela Averill, George Bacher, Jon Balinski, 
     Sarah Ball, Paul Barnwell.
       Matt Baron, Ed Barton, Jon Beckwith, Andy Bennert, Erin 
     Benoit, Burt Betchart, Cheryl Blanchard, Melanie Blanchette, 
     Stephen Bloomfield, Desirae Brooks.
       Katie Cantwell, Jeff Carlquist, Jessica Carr, Carolyn 
     Chaloux, Dan Connelly, Joan Conroy, Patty Cullen, Nathan 
     Davis, Sara Dickson, Laura Dimick.
       Susan Dimick, Kyle Donovan, Parker Donovan, Robin 
     Duckworth, Eric Dyment, Steve Fisher, John Fitzgerald, Kerry 
     Flannery, Nissa Gainty, Leona Geer, Mike Gogelen, Andy 
     Hamilton, Katie Haubrich, Danielle Hebert.
       Alex Heinecke, Mike Henninger, Jason Hines, Elizabeth 
     Immen, Brad Jobel, Hillarie Johnson, Danielle Jones, Heidi 
     Jones, Aureta Keane, Ryan Kelly, Phil Kugel.
       Jeff Laliberte, Jesse Lamarre-Vincent, David Loo, Shana 
     Lorber, Kevin Lucey, Theresa MacNeil, Ethan Mallove, Tegan 
     Marquis, Courtney Masland, Greg May, Sarah May, Luke Maziarz.
       Sarah Maziarz, Sarah Metting, Lolly Mielcarz, Carl Mintken, 
     Karen Morin, Mary Moss, Miho Nakashima, Chris Newell, 
     Christina Newton, Devin O'Connor.
       Tim Osmer, Bill Osmer, Brent Paige, Eddie Parker, James 
     Perencevich, Eric Pierce, Erika Poisson, Jill Ramsier, 
     Kristen Randall, Kristen Reed, Tricia Reed.
       Lynn Reingold, Andrew Ritchie, Becca Roy, Jen Russell, Dan 
     Sarapin, Elaine Sarnosky, Tony Sartorelli, Gianna Scarano, 
     Kevin Scribner, Sara Sheehy, Lucas Smith, Rosco Smith.
       Calee Spinney, Geoffrey Stebbins, John Sullivan, Dan Turk, 
     Rachel Turk, Stacey Ulmanis, Daniel Vyce, Jessy Wallner, Sara 
     Walsh, Carlyn Wanta, Tiffany Watkins, John Webb, Jon Weiss, 
     Amanda Welch, Cullin Wible, Carll Wilkinson.

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