[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 59 (Friday, April 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2003

  Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
state of Pennsylvania's Collegiate Academy High School Academic 
Decathlon team as they prepare to conquer the championship title for 
the 2003 United States Academic Decathlon (USAD) National Competition.
  Pennsylvania's Academic Decathlon team is comprised of students and 
coaches from the Collegiate Academy High School, located in the 3rd 
Congressional District. The Collegiate Academy team has already found 
victory in the local, regional and state USAD competitions and is 
anxiously awaiting the final national competition scheduled to be held 
at the end of April in the school's hometown of Erie, Pa.
  I'd like to take the time today and recognize these talented students 
and their coaches, who have mentored and inspired the students 
throughout the entire school year.
  The 2003 members of Pennsylvania's Academic Decathlon Team include: 
Joshua Cohick, Mara DiTullio, Jarrod Fedor, Noelle Lucas, Brian McNair, 
Andrew Narusewicz, Eden Roseborough, David Tran and Gregory Stachelek. 
The team's coaches are Carolyn Huzinec and Paula Lucas.
  For more than 20 years, the USAD National competition has brought 
high school students together to challenge their intellects on various 
levels and provide an advanced educational opportunity. In the 
pursuance of academic excellence, academic decathlon teams must 
vigorously prepare to compete in ten different categories. The winning 
team will be recognized as the most prestigious high school in the 
nation.
  I believe this scholastic competition to be a grand endeavor for high 
school students across America. Its continuous success is a prime 
example of our nation's enthusiasm for education. I am proud that 
Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District's own Collegiate Academy High 
School will represent the state this year in the national competition 
and I wish them the best of luck.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in honoring 
Pennsylvania's Academic Decathlon team and their coaches as they 
compete to become America's most prestigious high school.

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