[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E562-E563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 NOMINEES FOR THE REGIONAL ACADEMIC ALL-STAR TEAM FROM THE PENNYROYAL 
                       REGION IN WESTERN KENTUCKY

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 25, 2003

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize nominees for 
the Regional Academic All-Star Team from the Pennyroyal region in 
western Kentucky.
  The regional Academic All-Star program's purpose is to recognize top 
academic scholars

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and performers. Students from Caldwell, Christian, Trigg and Todd 
Counties of Kentucky were nominated based on their academic performance 
in seven disciplines: English, foreign language, journalism, 
mathematics, science, social studies and the creative and performing 
arts. The students are judged on their core academic score, the 
curriculum of the student, their grade point average, academic honors 
earned, unique accomplishments and achievements, extracurricular 
activities (both community based and school-related), employment 
history, and an autobiographical essay.
  Mr. Speaker, education is the foundation upon which we reach our 
human potential. Students in my District are developing their talents, 
furthering their education and pursuing their aspirations in life 
through programs like the Academic All-Star program. Encouragement and 
recognition develop confidence and achievement among young Americans--
the future leaders of our country.
  The following students have been nominated for their academic 
excellence:
  J. D. Quin, Princeton; Frank Armstrong, Hopkinsville; Rebekah 
Woodall, Cadiz; Josh Covington, Hopkinsville; Jason Musser, Elkton; 
Elizabeth Hostilo, Hopkinsville; Jordan Judy, Trenton; Dana Davis, 
Gracey; Ethan Thomasson, Cadiz; Lewis Jones, Princeton; James Yoakum, 
Hopkinsville; Sarah Phaup, Madisonville; Melinda Orten, Hopkinsville; 
Hannah Cummins, Fredonia; Rachel Jaggers, Cadiz; Kelsie Nabb, Guthrie.
  David Harper, Hopkinsville; Patrick Armstrong, Hopkinsville; Louis 
Clayton, Hopkinsville; Emmy Lou Kacer, Hopkinsville; Gwen Son, 
Princeton; Tavia Green, Hopkinsville; Kimberly Fennell, Cadiz; Craig 
Richardson, Hopkinsville; Jennifer Belcher, Hopkinsville; Jessica 
Mizwa, Elkton; Jonetta Tabor, Elkton; Jeremy Wells, Hopkinsville; 
Jackie Shiue, Hopkinsville; Emmy Lou Kacer, Hopkinsville; Stuart Cook, 
Cadiz; Jeffrey Kellow, Hopkinsville.
  Kevin Oliver, Princeton; Katharine Pettit, Lewisburg; Tanner Parrent, 
Hopkinsville; Ben Gray, Cadiz; Hunter Ray, Hopkinsville; Cayce East, 
Hopkinsville; Ashley Crick, Crofton; Cayce Higgins, Hopkinsville; Rose 
Heflin, Elkton Menyon; Cayce East, Hopkinsville; Brian Belva, 
Hopkinsville; Elizabeth Dearing, Princeton; Patience Manos, Cadiz; 
Angela Latimer, Hopkinsville.
  Mr. Speaker, these students embody the spirit, commitment and 
sacrifice that we all should strive for in our daily lives. I am proud 
to represent them in my District. I extend my thanks to these students 
for their efforts, and I am proud to bring their accomplishments to the 
attention of this House.

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