[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 63 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Seminole High 
School in Gaines County, Texas for winning the 2002 University 
Interscholastic League Class AAA State Academic Championship. Students 
from Seminole High School proved themselves superior to students from 
throughout the state of Texas at the UIL one-act play and academic meet 
competition earlier this month. Seminole High School earned 119\1/2\ 
points, which was 10\1/2\ points higher than its closest competitor.
  Seminole High School has performed well during the state UIL 
competitions in past. The school won first place in the state 
competition in 1993 and 1994. Students of Seminole High School won 
runner-up honors in 1995 and 2001. The UIL competition requires 
students to prove their skills and knowledge in a wide range of 
studies, including mathematics, science, writing, reading and 
interpretation. Students also must perform a one-act play.
  Students at Seminole High School have accomplished a commendable 
achievement. The students' success in statewide competition reflects 
highly on their dedication to academic excellence, and it reflects 
highly on their teachers and administrators to whom their education has 
been entrusted. It is with great pride that I recognize the Seminole 
High School students competing in the 2002 UIL competition in Class AAA 
for their tremendous accomplishment.
  Children's academic successes are crucial to our nation's continued 
growth and prosperity, and students at Seminole High School seem poised 
to serve this country well. I am proud to represent such a high 
achieving academic institution as Seminole High School.

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