[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
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             SEVEN CHEERS FOR MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 10, 1999

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Montgomery Blair 
High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. This year, Montgomery Blair had 
six finalists named in the Intel Science Talent Search, formerly known 
as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search. This group of six students 
is the largest number from one high school since 1991.
  Montgomery Blair is a math, science, and computer science magnet high 
school drawing students from every corner of Montgomery County, 
Maryland. When Blair first became a magnet school in 1986, its 
reputation was declining. The development of an outstanding science and 
math magnet program has brought the school into the national spotlight.
  As a former teacher, I applaud principal Phil Gainous and the 
teachers at Montgomery Blair High School for inspiring six of the top 
finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search. The fact that six science 
all-stars attend the same high school is a testament to the commitment 
and dedication of the teachers at Montgomery Blair in providing a 
quality education to a diversity of students.
  My heartiest congratulations to: Wei-Li Deng, James Hansen, Grace 
Lin, Michael Maire, David C. Moore, and Scott Safranek. These students 
of the math and science magnet program are multi-talented and 
participate in a wide range of activities at Montgomery Blair and in 
the Montgomery County community: Wei-Li plays first violin with the 
Montgomery County Youth Orchestra; James is a drummer in a jazz band, 
Grace is an accomplished pianist and singer; Michael reads French 
fluently; David scored a perfect combined score of 1600 on his SATs; 
and Scott enjoys martial arts, bowling, poker, poetry, philosophy, and 
listening to music.
  I also want to congratulate another Montgomery Blair High School 
magnet student. Sarah Iams, from Bethesda, Maryland, is a national 
winner of the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement (AP). This award is 
given to the most outstanding young science and mathematics students 
from around the country. In addition to her pursuit of accelerated 
programs in math and science, Sarah is a member of the debate team, and 
a serious athlete who practices Tae Kwon Do, plays team soccer and runs 
cross country and track.
  I wish the winning combination of students and teachers at Montgomery 
Blair High School continued success in achieving excellence in math and 
science education.

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