[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 78 (Thursday, June 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1044]
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          TRIBUTE TO EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TEAM

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2001

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend congratulations 
and best wishes to the Evanston Township High School Chess Team for 
winning its 3rd state championship in four years.
  This year's state meet was held on March 23-24 and the Wildkits team 
scored 396.5 out of a possible 475 points. Juniors Yahshua Hosch (6-0-
1) and Ben Yarnoff earned first-place individuals records, freshman 
Jusuf Pekovic placed third, sophomores Daniel Summerhays and Mark 
Aburano-Meister both took fourth place, and senior David Summerhays 
placed eighth. Other members of the championship team include junior 
Gershon Bialer, senior Aaron Walsman, sophomore Tyler Drendel and 
freshman Amelia Townsend. Science Teacher Ken Lewandowski is the ETHS 
team coach and he is assisted by ETHS teachers Paul Kash and Sam Sibley 
(retired).
  Adding to the success of this season, the ETHS team also placed at 
the national chess championship in April coming in 8th (just 4 points 
away from 1st place) at the championship level and first-place at the 
intermediate level of play. Gershon Bialer is the national Champion at 
the Intermediate level and Yuhshua Hosch placed 16th at the 
championship level.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I am proud to congratulate the Evanston chess 
players on their continued success this year. I appreciate the Chess 
team's efforts in maintaining the great tradition of competitive 
excellence that is associated with the Wildkit name. They have made 
their school, their families, and the city of Evanston proud.




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