[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 62 (Monday, May 3, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL'S ATTACHE SHOW CHOIR

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today I want to honor the premiere high 
school show choir in the Nation--Mississippi's own Clinton High 
School's Attache. Forty-two singers/dancers, sixteen instrumentalists, 
and seventeen crew members make up the outstanding group of young 
adults from a high school with an enrollment of 11 hundred.
  For the past decade, the members of Attache have proven to be 
goodwill ambassadors for their high school, their community, and the 
great State of Mississippi. They have traveled to competitions all 
across America--Indiana, Illinois, Alabama, Florida, New York, and 
California. During this time, Attache has not only competed in, but won 
every major show choir competition in the United States. They are the 
only high school show choir to ever win the grand championship in each 
venue of the Showstopper's International Invitational Competitions--an 
accomplishment of which Mississippians should truly be proud. While 
competing with other American high school students, they have 
demonstrated to the nation Mississippi's culture and excellence in the 
arts.
  Mr. President, I want to point out that all of these accomplishments 
have been made while balancing practice and performance schedules with 
academics. These students serve as role models for the Nation. They 
demonstrate the tremendous achievements which are possible through 
dedication and hard work.
  Since 1992, David and Mary Fehr have led Attache. David serves as the 
group's director. He arranges all numbers, directs the vocals and 
serves as the pianist during the show choir's performances. Mary 
designs the sets and costumes for the performers and personally sews 
the girls' outfits. This husband and wife team illustrates the value of 
teamwork. Discipline, self-reliance, and hard work are each of their 
charges. They are the epitome of what a public school educator should 
be. The Clinton Public Schools are blessed to have them on board.
  This outstanding group of young adults and their dedicated leaders 
are shining examples of what positive energy can produce. It is 
refreshing to know that there are still teenagers out there with 
dedication and determination. Being a part of this show choir requires 
long hours and hard-work. Clinton and the whole state of Mississippi 
should be truly proud of the accomplishments of Attache.

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