[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATIONS TO THE THOMASVILLE BULLDOGS!

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                           HON. HOWARD COBLE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 25, 2003

  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, the Thomasville High School Bulldogs have 
long been known for their winning football tradition, but with the 
dawning of the 21st Century, the Bulldogs are distinguishing themselves 
as a force on the basketball court as well. On March 15, 2003, both the 
men's and women's basketball teams of Thomasville High School captured 
the North Carolina state 1A basketball championship.
  The Bulldog women's team became the first team in the school's 
distinguished history to win back-to-back championships after 
completing an impressive 32-0 season. Congratulations to Head Coach 
Eric Rader, Assistant Coaches Sara Larrick and Phil Apple, Managers 
Byron Lattimore, Patrick Jackson, and Andrew Oakley, and each member of 
the team. Best wishes to Impris Manning (11), Maya Ray (12), Brittanny 
Marsh (14), Lavonnda Harriott (21), Tyronnica Alford (23), Tameka 
Thomas (32), Kendra Rutledge (34), Shay Harris (40), Charnette Davis 
(41), Tiffany Carroll (42), Tasha Dallas (50), and Erin Crowder (33). 
Miss Crowder performed especially well, obtaining MVP honors for the 
second time.
  The Thomasville men's basketball team also performed well, finishing 
their season with a record of 29-2 before winning the state title. We 
congratulate Bryan Shore (10), John Benjamin (12), Adam Oakley (20), 
Cord Thomas (21), Rasheid Brock (22), Junior Thome (23), A.J. Banks 
(30), Roy Peake (32), Alan Jeffries (33), Josh Sweitzer (34), Jeremy 
Mills (42), Terranza Stephenson (44), Patrick Henderson (50), and 
Brandon Setzer (51). Mr. Setzer obtained MVP honors for the men's team. 
Athletic Director/Head Coach Woody Honeycutt and Assistant Coach 
Lacardo Means also deserve congratulations for their leadership in 
coaching this team to victory.
  The Sixth District would like to extend its congratulations to the 
Principal, Dr. Mike Allred, the students, faculty, and families at 
Thomasville High School. Best of luck to the Bulldogs for another 
successful season next year.

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