[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 49 (Thursday, April 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E562-E563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE HOPKINTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRL'S INDOOR TRACK TEAM

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the community of 
Hopkinton, Massachusetts in celebrating the achievements and 
accomplishments of the Hopkinton High School Girl's Indoor Track Team. 
On Saturday, February 24, 2001 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, 
the Hillers won their second consecutive state championship.
  This accomplishment is impressive in and of itself, but when one 
considers the obstacles that these outstanding young female athletes 
had to overcome in their season-long pursuit of the title, their 
victory is all the more remarkable. Despite construction delays at 
their practice venue that kept meets from starting until halfway 
through the season, they remained focused. Despite season-ending 
injuries to essential runners Vicky Henderson and Melissa Sprachman, 
they were able to remain positive. And despite illnesses that affected 
some team members at important meets, they were able to pull together 
and earn victories.
  At the championship, senior co-captain Christine Moschella led the 
Hillers' charge. She not only won the 300-meter, but set a new state 
record in the event as well. Freshman Tiana Riel also earned critical 
points for placing third in the 55-meter high hurdles. Moschella and 
Riel then joined with senior co-captain Jen McCowan and sophomore Emily 
Campbell to win the 4200 meter relay. These

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three placements earned the Hillers 26 points--enough to capture the 
title.
  I would be remiss not to acknowledge the contributions of the other 
members of the Hillers team without whose hard work, dedication and 
support this outstanding season would not have been possible: senior 
Meghan DiNapoli, juniors Alyssa Corsini, Elena Frank, Margo Pyne and 
Joanna Wood, sophomores Chelsea Keiller, Jess Curran, freshmen Lauren 
Craft, Lindsay Ferkler, Katie Henderson, Katelyn Mitsock, Marissa 
Parrish, Alex Savell, and Katie Hoppe, and eighth-graders Stephanie 
Camille, Louise Cashman, Emily Daly, Kristen Garvey, Kristen Knox, Liz 
Morgan, Katie Nicol, Lauren Philbrook, Vanessa Wilson, Danielle Corey, 
Jess Costantino, Lindsay Flieger, Hailley French, Lauren Helstocky, 
Sarah Kinney, Laurie Monahan, Kirsten Norby, Joelle Pecci, Marie 
Rivers, Cassic Seery, and Meghan Stewart. Recognition must also be 
extended to head coach Mike Scanlon and assistant coaches Chris Shea, 
Martha Thompson and Eric Lammi who guided this team to the Tri Valley 
League, Class D and State Championships.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous pride that I recognize the 
exceptional student-athletes of the Hopkinton High School Girl's Indoor 
Track Team for a remarkable season. I congratulate them on their 
accomplishments and wish them the best of luck in years to come.

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