[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E377]
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  HONORING THE VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADERS OF VICTORIA, 
                                 TEXAS

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 1999

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay honor to the winners of 
the National High School Cheerleading Championship sponsored by the 
Universal Cheerleaders Association--the Victoria High School Varsity 
Cheerleaders from Victoria, Texas. Under the able leadership of Denise 
Neel and Terese Reese, the squad of teens took the title for 1999 
following an impressive history of second place in 1998, and third 
place in 1997. Each year, the cheerleaders set their mark higher, 
worked harder, trained longer, and kept their eyes on their goal. Their 
training and perseverance paid off when they brought the national 
trophy home to their school.
  The cheerleaders competed against a field of 74 squads in the Medium 
Varsity Division to reach the national trials. There, they competed 
against the thirteen regional finalists, coming out on top. The VHS 
cheerleading team is the first Texas squad to ever win the National 
Championship.
  In addition to their cheerleading duties which include cheering at 
every sporting event held by their school and a rigorous practice 
schedule, each of these girls must maintain a grade of at least 80 in 
each class. They also participate in numerous community activities, 
such as the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and the March of 
Dimes Walk America. Additionally, they worked with the elementary and 
middle schools during TAAS testing and Red Ribbon Week, and the Gulf 
Bend Mental Health-Mental Retardation during Friendship Fest.
  This group of students deserve the honor they have earned. I commend 
each one of them:
  Liz Lasater and Kendra Serold--Co-Head Cheerleaders
  Natalie Cole
  Leah Green
  Melissa Myers
  Laurie Beck
  Lindy Burns
  Amy Reimann
  Amber Clemmons
  Sara Dickson
  Courtney Horecka
  Haley Kolle
  Amanda Rodriquez
  Karla Sterne
  Melissa Keefe
  Chelsie Luhn
  Sara Carville
  I am proud to have these national champions in the 14th Congressional 
District of Texas, and trust all my colleagues join me in 
congratulating them on this impressive achievement.

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