[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 91 (Friday, July 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING RICHMOND COUNTY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BETA CLUB QUIZ BOWL TEAM

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                            HON. ROBIN HAYES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 2000

  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments of 
the Richmond County Senior High School Beta Club Quiz Bowl Team. 
Competing in the 20th Annual National Beta Club Convention in mid-June, 
team captain Joey Moree, John Bream, Allen Hodges, William Morgan, and 
alternate Mary Catherine Knight placed second in the nation and nearly 
came home to North Carolina with the National Championship. The 
Richmond Senior High team was one of 18 teams from southeastern and 
midwestem states. Some 2,500 Betas participated in the 3 day tournament 
in Arlington, Texas.
  Having placed second in the North Carolina State Beta Quiz Bowl with 
the help of team member Montgomery Morris, the quiz bowl team earned 
the right to attend the national convention. The other five team 
members traveled to Arlington accompanied by advisors Judy Harrelson 
and Robert Graves. The Richmond team cruised through the first three 
rounds of the tournament. In the first round, Richmond Senior High 
defeated Martin County, Florida 185 to 95. The students breezed to a 
250 to 140 victory over Koshkonong, Missouri in the second round. 
However, the semifinals proved to be more challenging. After trailing 
Pendleton Heights, Indiana 80 to 75 at halftime, the team roared to 
life and dominated the second half, winning with a resounding 265 to 
105 tally. Drawing a crowd of over 2,000 Betas, the final round was a 
close contest throughout the match. Battling Southside, South Carolina, 
the finals came down to the very last question, with Southside pulling 
ahead of Richmond Senior High with a single bonus to win the 
championship 155 to 150.
  Mr. Speaker, the accomplishments of the Richmond Senior High School 
Beta Club Quiz Bowl Team deserve recognition. The hard work and 
dedication of Mr. Moree, Mr. Bream, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Morgan, Ms. Knight, 
and Mr. Morris have made their peers, teachers and parents proud. These 
six students have set an example for others to follow by challenging 
their minds outside the classroom. Their hard work has been duly 
rewarded with their strong second place performances in both the state 
and national competitions. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the efforts and 
achievements of the Richmond Senior High School Beta Quiz Bowl Team.

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