[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATIONS TO WESTINGHOUSE WARRIORS CITY BASKETBALL TITLE

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on February 26 the young men of 
George Westinghouse Career Academy High School's basketball team, lead 
by coach Quitman Dillard, won their fourth City Championship in the 
last six seasons.
  The game was never really in doubt and second place Simeon could 
never get any closer than eight points in the second half.
  By a score of 67-52, Westinghouse clinched their place at the top of 
the Chicago Public League, according to press reports, one of the 
Nation's top high school basketball proving grounds.
  The 72 team Chicago City league is reportedly used by some college 
coaches as a benchmark for the success of their recruiting efforts.
  The Westinghouse team was powered by DeAndre Thomas, rated by many as 
the best high school player in Illinois. Thomas scored 29 points, 
snagged 9 rebounds and had three assists.
  However, the victory was definitely a team effort. Westinghouse had 
23 assists.
  Marquis Johnson scored 14 points and secured 11 rebounds. Kris Harris 
and Corey Caston each scored nine points. Caston had 7 assists.
  Mr. Speaker, Westinghouse Career Academy, which serves the Austin, 
South Lawndale and West Garfield Communities, is a public school 
fighting its way to the top in every category.
  Eighteen percent of its almost 1400 students are enrolled in honors 
classes. They were City champs in the C-CAP culinary arts competition.
   Westinghouse students have earned nine medals in Academic Decathlon 
competition.
  Tonight, Mr. Speaker, I salute Westinghouse Career Academy and 
Principal Dr. Lona C. Bibbs.
  The Westinghouse Warriors are setting an example for the entire 
school by now setting their sights on the next task: the State finals. 
All Chicago wishes them the very best.
  The Westinghouse Warriors have, through their hard work, their 
determination and their talent, achieved a remarkable record.
   Congratulations to the Westinghouse team, their coach and to each of 
these outstanding young athletes individually.




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