[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 11 (Thursday, February 12, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S789-S790]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   LONDONDERRY HIGH SCHOOL LANCER MARCHING BAND, PARTICIPANT IN THE 
               WASHINGTON, D.C., ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
congratulate the students of the Londonderry High School Lancers 
Marching Band for the distinguished honor of representing New Hampshire 
in the Washington, D.C., St. Patrick's Day Parade. All 201 band members 
and Andrew Soucy, the Band's director, deserve special commendation for 
their hard work and achievement.
  These band members have proven that determination, hardwork and 
dedication are the hallmarks of success both as musicians and students. 
Many of the songs they play symbolize American pride and forever keep 
patriotism alive through the language of music. ``Londonderry Ear,'' 
also known as ``Oh Danny Boy,'' is a hometown favorite that is also 
played in tribute to the Granite State and their home town.
  I am indeed honored to have the Londonderry High School Lancer 
Marching Band representing New Hampshire with their outstanding musical 
performances. I had the pleasure of meeting some of the band members, 
young men and women, who have recognized their own talents and continue 
to develop them into something great. I am proud to say, this continual 
drive for perfection and aggressive strive for greatness are 
commendable characteristics among Granite State students.
  These students not only attended school and practice, but they also 
had to raise money through several fundraisers to come to Washington, 
D.C. As a result, the band accomplished their goal by implementing a 
plan and having the right attitude and talent to meet their goal.
  The Londonderry High School Lancers Marching Band with their classic 
red, white, and blue uniforms have performed for audiences throughout 
the country. To name a few, they played at the Foxboro Stadium, home of 
the New England Patriots in Boston, Massachusetts, Nascar Winston Cup 
Series, and for Good Morning America, an ABC Television Network.
  I also want to recognize the Londonderry community, for giving so 
much support in helping these young adults. I am well aware of the 
pride the community has for this talented band. It is much easier to be 
successful when you have the support of others and the backing from 
friends and family.
  Mr. President, I want to congratulate all the students and the 
director on such a magnificent accomplishment and I am proud to 
represent them in the U.S. Senate. I also ask that a list of the names 
of these outstanding students be printed in the Record.
  The list follows:


              Londonderry High School Lancer Marching Band

       Scott Abernethy, Noura Alkhamis, Bridget Ambrose, Heather 
     Applegate, Jordon Avalos, Christina Belmonte, Matthew Blake, 
     Danielle Boshetto, Katie Broadhead, Carolynne Camillieri, 
     Greta Carlson, Sarah Chretien, Ashley Clover, James Dahlfred, 
     Jessica Davis, Arthur Decaneas, Tim Desmarais, William Doss, 
     Amanda Eaton, Sheridan Farrah Jr., Bethany Ferreira, Nathan 
     Formalarie, Kim Garrison, Madelyn Gonzalez, Bridget 
     Gugliotta, John Harding, Andrew Hatin, Tara Henry, Nik 
     Janson, Adam Keller, Kerry Kilpatrick, Joy Arbruzese, Vanessa 
     Allum,
       Dan Anderson, Patrick Applegate, Sabrina Baker, Kristin 
     Beltrimini, Suzanne Blundell, Meleah Brackett, Candice Brown, 
     Ashley Carlson, Mike Carlson, Tim Christensen, Sarah Cody, 
     Katie Daneau, Dave Day, Robert Decker Jr., Jenn Dillon, 
     Kristen Dubois, Michelle Eddy, Mike Fawcett, Greg Fisher, 
     Rachael Fryd, Leah Gaumont, Nicole Gregorio, Kate Gunnery, 
     Jason Harrington, Kristen Hatin, Neil Huntemann, Elizabeth 
     Jones, Andrew Keller, Katie Klasner, Alexandra Adams, Allison 
     Alper, Andrew Applegate, Ryan Arnold, Diego Batista, Erin 
     Blake,
       Robyn Bookman, Christine Bradbury, Melissa Burns, Drew 
     Carlson, Leslie Cast, Diana Church, Rachel Cox, Abby 
     Davidson, Karen Day, Barbara Deluca, Michelle Dillon, Dan 
     Dussault, Michael Edwards, Adam Fernald, Marc Flore, Dana 
     Garrison, Jamie Gogla, Kirsten Griffiths, Chris Hajjar, Karen 
     Harvey, Erin Hegarty, Kim Huston, Kristine Jones, Carin 
     Kilar,
       Jason Krampfert, Kristen Krampfert, Danielle Levison, Greg 
     Lufkin, Jaimie Machado, Caitlin Marrinan, Kaylie Matos, Katie 
     McCarthy, Dary Mcgrath, Julia Mechachonis, Kim Mendonca, Paul 
     Mistovish, Tom Morse, Sarah Munday, Kim Novielli, Elizabeth 
     Oswald, Jason Pelletier, Katie Piper, Tim Porter, Jennifer 
     Reynolds, Elizabeth Rockwell, Melissa Ross, Steven Roy, 
     Collean Scali, Shannon Scioscia, Anne Shea, Katie Silvius, 
     Matthew Smith, Joseph Soucy, James Stewart, Ashley Taylor, 
     Jamie Thomas, Mark Tuden, Marianne Vanagel,

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     Christine Walker, Melissa Wills, Stephanie Young, Amanda 
     Leitch, Ryan Levison, Dave Lymburner, Kelly Macneil, Joseph 
     Martin, Jim Maxwell, Kerry McCarty, Caitlin McIntire, Robert 
     Mee, Eric Meyer, Emily Morgano, Eric Mosse, Colleen Murphy, 
     Cortiney Nye, Brian Paciulan, Jessica Pelletier, Lindsay 
     Piper, Toby Porter, David Poberson, Katherine Rork, Seana 
     Roussel, Amanda Rudy, Paul Schacht, Kayla Seaman, Carly 
     Sheehan, Dennis Slozak, Stephanie Smith, Sarah Soucy, Jackie 
     Sunderland, Georgia Theodore, Robert Tobin, Jay Vaccaro, 
     Emily Violette,
       Kerry Walton, Adam Wobrock, Victoria Zabierek, Amanda 
     Lever, Jesse Lore, Drew Macculloch, Dan Marchegiani, Lance 
     Martin, Rachel McCarter, Shannon McCarty, Jen McMahon, Dan 
     Melnick, Deryc Miller, John Morse, Jessica Moulton, Jessica 
     Napier, Amanda Oswald, Enrique Paniagua, John Perry, Sue 
     Plissey, Rebecca Predko, Mike Roberson, Jennifer Ross, 
     Melissa Roy, Jack Ryan, Andrew Schroeder, Matthew Sharpe, Tim 
     Sheehan, Crystal Smith, Kevin Socha, Ethan Stern, Nicki 
     Sweet, Sarah Thesse, Peter Tomaselli, Jeff Vaccaro, Christina 
     Vitale, Richard Williams, Renee Wright, Scott 
     Zdankiewicz.

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