[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              KENT CITY QUIZ BOWL WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2002

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2002 Kent City 
Community High School Quiz Bowl team for winning the 2002 Michigan 
Class ``C & D'' Quiz Bowl Championship with a perfect 6-0 record during 
the two-day state tournament. This marks the second time in three years 
that the Kent City Eagles have claimed the championship.
  Members of the 2002 State Championship team include: Mike Cheyne, 
Jerry Urban, John Hersey, A. J. DeGroot, Josh Whitehead, Joe Postema, 
Jared Brown, Andy Lerch, Matt Nixon, Brandon Stout, Robert Nyblad, 
Justin Waller, Dan Ondersma and Isaac Owens. Government teacher Sid 
Smith, who serves as the coach of this talented squad, should also be 
commended for his outstanding work in preparing the students for 
competition.
  On the way to their second championship, the Eagles compiled a 
remarkable 46-7 record, often against much larger schools. To 
illustrate how much the Eagles dominated most of their competition 
throughout the year, I note that six of their seven losses were to 
Class ``A'' Quiz Bowl Champion Detroit Catholic Central, Class ``B'' 
Champion Detroit Country Day and Class ``A'' runner-up, Hartland.
  The team will now compete on the national level as they take part in 
the National Academic Quiz Tournament in Austin, Texas on June 8 and 9 
and the Partnership for Academic Excellence Nationals in Washington, 
D.C., on June 15 and 16. I have no doubt that these outstanding young 
men will serve as wonderful representatives for Kent City, the State of 
Michigan, and the Third Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring these 
students who have put Kent City, Michigan on the Quiz Bowl map. 
Congratulations on an outstanding season, and I wish you continued 
success in the upcoming national competitions!

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