[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 31 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E356]
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               COMMENDING WHITKO HIGH SCHOOL ART STUDENTS

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                          HON. MARK E. SOUDER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2004

  Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the artistic 
achievements of 15 students at Whitko High School in South Whitley, 
Indiana. Whitko High School was one of 18 schools in the United States 
that recently participated in the 34th World School Children's Art 
Exhibition in the Republic of China, Taipei. The purpose of the 
exhibition is to promote mutual understanding and friendship among the 
younger generation of the world.
  It is a tremendous honor for Whitko High School students to be 
recognized for their artistic abilities on an international level, 
especially considering nearly 40 countries were represented at the 
exhibition.
  I'd now like to recognize by name each of the fifteen Whitko students 
who received the international award medals: Hannah Brenneman, Mark 
Harness, Jessica Cripe, Kristine Rotach, Rebecca Morford, Kayla Green, 
Adam Porter, Tasia Boggs, Angie Roberts, Lisa Wilkinson, Katie Menzie, 
Jana Rowland, Dana Sellers, Emily Crist, and Hillary Lacy. Each of 
these students has demonstrated outstanding artistic skill and talent 
by being recognized in the World School Children's Art Exhibition, and 
I applaud them for their fine work.
  I also commend Whitko High School's art teacher Walter C. Malicki for 
his dedication and enthusiasm for developing the artistic abilities of 
Whitko students. Over the past several years, Whitko High School 
students have received 32 national and 95 international awards. These 
honors are due, in large part, to the leadership of Mr. Malicki and his 
encouragement of each student's artistic abilities.
  Once again, I extend my congratulations to the Whitko High School art 
students for their achievements in the 34th World School Children's Art 
Exhibition. Keep up the good work.

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