[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E673]
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              KRISTINA SEMOS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2000

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, today I commend an outstanding student, 
Kristina Semos, for her commitment to excellence in academics and as a 
citizen. Next week Kristina will graduate from the Talented and Gifted 
Magnet High School at Townview Center in Dallas, TX, where she is 
valedictorian of her class. Her strong academic performance has led her 
to be named a National Merit Scholar, an honor for which she will 
receive $1,000 annually. That should come in handy while she's 
attending Brown University this fall.
  Kristina has also served her community in a number of ways, including 
fundraising for the AIDS Lifewalk, helping build houses with Habitat 
for Humanity and participating in various activities at the Holy 
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. She is a gifted math and computer 
science student, earning first place honors on multiple occasions from 
the Dallas Public Schools Mathematics Olympiad and honors from the 
Dallas Public Schools Computer Olympiad as well.
  Additionally, Kristina is a talented musician, singing in her church 
choir, earning various awards in State musical competitions, playing in 
the all city band and participating in her school's German Folk Dancing 
Group. With all these achievements, Kristina is truly a well-rounded 
individual.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to congratulate Kristina Semos for 
her truly remarkable scholastic, service, and leadership abilities. 
With confidence, I look forward to her future contributions to our 
great Nation.

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