[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 168 (Wednesday, November 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE HUNTINGDON LADY BEARCATS

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2003

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Huntingdon 
Lady Bearcats on their PIAA, Class AA volleyball State championship.
  The Bearcats overcame the odds against them and handily defeated 
their competition in the tournament. United behind their strong coach, 
Priscilla Gibboney, the high school girls got everyone involved in each 
match, allowing the underestimated team to hand out losses to taller, 
more experienced opponents.
  The Huntingdon Lady Bearcats have claimed two team State championship 
titles in the school's history, which is a great testimony to the 
unique character of this team. They fought through obstacles and kept 
their composure, and their unwillingness to quit led to their 
perseverance. I congratulate the Huntingdon Lady Bearcats on their 
State championship and I look forward to hearing of their continued 
success in next year's season.
  Led by head coach Priscilla Gibboney and assistant coach David Kemp, 
the 13 members of this championship team include Seniors Tara McMinn 
(Captain), Megan Goss, Laura Madden, Meredith Orr, Katie Criswell, 
Jordan Rackley, and Sara Kylor; Juniors Hadley Hammers, Bethany Kozak, 
and Jenna Sheffield; Sophomores Olivia Hallahan and Emily Kemp; and 
Freshman Greta Gibboney. Congratulations one and all.

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