[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1491]
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        CONGRATULATING THE WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2000

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, today I honor and congratulate the 
students, parents, and faculty of Watkins Mill High School. I would 
like to especially acknowledge The Watkins Mill Booster Club, a group 
of devoted parents and community members who have formed a partnership 
to support and enrich all extracurricular activities at the school. 
Their generous efforts benefit the school's athletics, academic 
programs, performing arts, and other activities.
  The teachers and students at Watkins Mill are dedicated to excellence 
and committed to success. As Chair of the House Technology 
Subcommittee, I am especially proud of the medical careers magnet 
program at Watkins Mill High School. This education program has been 
recognized nationally for its integration of high technology in the 
classroom. In addition, the athletics programs at Watkins Mill benefit 
from the work of the Booster Club, including the division champion 
girls soccer team, the unbeaten girls volleyball team, and the Maryland 
State 4A Champion baseball team.
  This weekend, the Watkins Mill Booster Club is sponsoring a 
fundraiser which features the hilarious entertainment of The Capitol 
Steps, the nationally recognized musical political satire troupe. As 
the performers say, they are the ``only group in America that attempts 
to be funnier than Congress.'' This Watkins Mill High School 
fundraising performance will be the only appearance by the Capitol 
Steps in Montgomery County, Maryland this year. I congratulate Booster 
Club member Heath Suddleson for arranging this event.
  As a former educator, I am proud to recognize Watkins Mill High 
School for its extraordinary educational and extracurricular programs. 
I congratulate the school's students, faculty, supportive parents, 
dedicated administrators, and the Booster Club. In addition, I thank 
Principal MaryAnn Jobe, Booster Club President Paul Chewning, and Vice 
President Marge Goergen for their commitment. I wish Watkins Mill High 
School continued success in achieving excellence in education.

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