[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E839]
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           TRIBUTE TO THE BELLARMINE COLLEGE MOCK TRIAL TEAM

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                          HON. ANNE M. NORTHUP

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 1999

  Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to honor 
constituents from Louisville, Kentucky. Recently, the Bellarmine 
College Mock Trial Team competed in the American Mock Trial 
Association's National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa and brought 
back to Louisville the National `Championship. The Knights of 
Bellarmine overcame the efforts of Stanford and Rhodes in their march 
to victory.
  This was a redeeming victory for Bellarmine which had finished second 
in the competition the previous four years. While compiling a record of 
7-0-1 during the competition all of the members of the championship 
team were named All-Americans. Meanwhile, the second team for 
Bellarmine gained valuable experience, several individual awards and 
finished in fifth place overall. I also am pleased to honor one of 
team's coaches the James Wagoner, who was honored for his outstanding 
service to the American Mock Trial Association and the legal profession 
outside of mock trial.
  The Bellermine championship team is made up of: William Armstrong, 
Amanda Bennett, Jason Butler, Nathaniel Cadle, Ryane Conroy and Vanessa 
Cox. The second team included: John Balenovich, David Chamberlain, 
Cheryl Danner, Heather Jackson, Matt Rich, Christi Spurlock and Sarah 
Wimsatt. These two fine squads were led by James Wagoner, Ruth Wagoner 
and Jason Cooper. Again, I am so proud to honor this team, as 
Louisville celebrates its National Champion.

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