[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E388-E389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO THE WHITE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS M CHAMPION 
                         GIRL'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. CHARLES F. BASS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 1999

  Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the White 
Mountain Regional High School Class M Champion Girl's Basketball team. 
On Saturday, February 27, 1999, the Regional Girl's Basketball team 
capped what can only be described as a perfect season. It was perfect 
not only because the team won the first Class M Girls Basketball Title 
in the 30 year history of the regional high school, but because they 
did so by going an impressive 22-0 over the course of the entire 
season.
  It should be said, however, that the climax of this spectacular 
season was not a fluke, as they say, but, instead, the result of years 
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practice, preparation, and commitment. In particular, the dedication of 
the team's coach, James Haley, has been instrumental to the success of 
the team over the last several years. Coach Haley revitalized the 
girl's basketball program by instituting summer programs and traveling 
teams that developed the girls' skill on and off the court. The results 
for Coach Haley have been obvious. Over the last four seasons, the 
White Mountain Regional Girl's Basketball program has amassed a record 
of 79 wins and only 6 losses.
  Coach Haley deflects any praise he receives to his talented team and 
players. A few highlights from this team include all six seniors being 
selected for the 1999 Class M All-Academic Team. Senior Becky Hilton 
broke the her own school record for the most 3-point shots made during 
a season. Senior Jennifer Martin scored her 1000th high school career 
point during the team's quarter final game against Mascoma, which is a 
tremendous achievement for any high school basketball player.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to list all the coaches, members, and 
managers of the 1999 Class M Champion Girl's Basketball Team: Coach 
James Haley, Coach Adrianna Champney, Captain Jennifer Martin, Captain 
Becky Hilton, Stephanie Wallace, Kris Odell, Keira Russell, Liz Ehlert, 
Jaclyn Comeau, Kerry Brady, Jessica LaPlante, Becky Quay, Martha 
Harris, Amanda Kay, Gail Snowman, Adriane Kilby, Liz Samson, Manager 
Christi Nugent, and Manager Emily Tenney.
  Mr. Speaker, the White Mountain Regional Girl's Basketball Team's 
coaches, team members, fans, family, and school should be extremely 
proud of this accomplishment. Through no small effort are state 
championships won, and for 1999 the Class M Girl's Basketball 
Championship is going home to the White Mountain Regional High School.

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