[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 60 (Tuesday, May 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E731-E732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO HAZARD VARSITY CHEERLEADERS

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the members and coaches of the 2004 Hazard High School varsity 
cheerleading squad. This year alone, the squad has cheered their way to 
four first place victories, an admirable accomplishment for a small-
town team competing against much larger schools.
  The Hazard cheerleaders began their winning streak in January, when 
they secured the top spot in the annual WYMT-TV Mountain Classic 
Cheerleading Competition. In February, the team traveled to Richmond, 
KY, where they competed with more than 50 cheerleading squads in the 
Kentucky All ``A'' State Cheerleading Competition. Their enthusiastic 
and skillful performance landed the squad with a first place showing. 
The team also received the coveted Team Spirit Award.
  After their impressive showing in Richmond, the cheerleaders finished 
first at the KAPOS 54th District and KAPOS 14th Regional competitions, 
and earned the right to compete in the state competition. The squad 
earned an admirable fourth place finish in the statewide competition, 
marking the first time a Hazard squad has placed in the top five since 
they won the state championship in 1970.
  It should be noted that the Hazard Cheerleaders accomplish as much 
during their regular season as they do in competitions. The squad 
cheers at all football games and basketball games, stirring up school 
spirit through their energetic routines and skillful stunts. They also 
have a commitment to community involvement, often volunteering at 
charitable organizations and local homeless shelters. I am proud of 
their contributions to Eastern Kentucky, both in cheerleading and their 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the Hazard High School 
cheerleaders for their tremendous success this year. I ask each of my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Hazard High School, coaches Cathy 
Hammonds, Vivian Carter, Lisa Combs, Wayne Noble and Shane Noble, and 
each and every talented member of the squad: Casey Smith, Lindsey 
Fields, Sydney Napier, Sarah Johnson, Jennifer Bryant, Jennifer Brock, 
Ashlei Mullins, Amber Hammonds, Paige Whitaker, Roxanne Whitaker, Marry 
Simms Carter, Kelly Hoskins, Becky Jo Brotherton, Sarah Hall, Whitney 
Francis, Brandi Hayes, Katie Hanson, Kayla

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Sandlin, Chelsea Combs, Gabriella Woods, Reagan Kilgore and Lauren 
Delpont.

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