[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 107 (Friday, July 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL, THE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE 
    AND WEBB SCHOOL OF KNOXVILLE FOR THEIR 2003 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
                               VICTORIES

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2003

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the student 
athletes of three Knox County high schools for their recent 
accomplishments during State Championships. The Farragut Admirals 
captured the State Title in Class AAA Baseball and Class AAA Boys 
Soccer while the Christian Academy of Knoxville Warriors won the Boys 
TSAA Class A-AA Soccer Title and the Webb School of Knoxville Girls 
Tennis Team took the State Title in Division II Singles and Double 
categories. I congratulate all the athletes who never gave up and 
worked tirelessly for these titles. I also congratulate the coaches and 
parents whose encouragement and instruction made their success 
possible.
  Although no championship season can be easily summarized, I believe 
these impressive teams have earned specific mention here on the Floor 
of the House of Representatives.
  For the previous three years, the Farragut High School Baseball team 
had ended their season as the State runners-up, but the 2003 season 
ended with more than just a well-deserved State AAA Championship. They 
also set a remarkable new State record with an unprecedented 48-1 
season leaving them ranked 4th in the entire Nation. This is truly a 
remarkable program and I look forward to hearing of many future 
victories.
  The Tennessee AAA Boys High School Soccer Championship game pitted 
two outstanding Knox County schools against each other when the 
Farragut Admirals faced off against the Bearden Bulldogs. The skill, 
intensity and determination of both teams were clearly evident 
throughout the game. It was Farragut, however, that in double overtime 
took the championship with a 3-1 victory. Both schools set a new 
standard for AAA Soccer in Knox County and I commend each of these fine 
athletes.
  For the Christian Academy of Knoxville Boys Soccer team, earning the 
Tennessee Secondary School Association's (TSAA) State Championship 
title was a milestone in the school's athletic program and a testimony 
to each player's commitment to excellence. Their 1-0 victory over 
Chattanooga Christian School was the culmination of a hard fought 
season where the Warriors finished 17-2-3. This may have been the 
school's first State championship in soccer, but I am confident it will 
not be their last.
  I also want to congratulate Webb School of Knoxville's State Division 
II tennis champions Whitney Chappell, Elizabeth Googe and Berkeley 
Brock for their victories. Whitney's Singles Championship match took 
over three hours and was a remarkable demonstration of both skill and 
stamina. Elizabeth and Berkeley defeated a doubles team from St. Mary's 
in just two sets, and showed the same level of excellence and 
determination as their Single's teammate Whitney. Each of these young 
ladies has raised an already high standard of excellence in athletics 
at Webb School.
  Regardless of the sport, high school athletics provide a tremendous 
opportunity for our young people to learn and enhance their leadership 
abilities while also learning the value of teamwork. These young 
people, along with their peer athletes from other schools, will gain 
far more than trophies for their efforts. Their dedication to 
excellence will prepare them for every challenge they will face in the 
future and their commitment to both physical and mental excellence will 
serve them well their entire lives.
  With or without championship victories, we congratulate every student 
athlete for their efforts to improve themselves. Every parent, teacher 
and coach is proud of these young people's hard work and commitment.
  Finally, I also want to congratulate those students who commit 
themselves to excellence in areas off the athletic field. Regardless of 
the student's interest or skill, if he or she strives to reach beyond 
what is required, I am sure every Member of this body joins me in 
saying that we are proud of them and we wish them the absolute best in 
all they set out to achieve.

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