[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 149 (Thursday, November 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2330]
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  HONORING THE NORRISTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF CHAMPIONS INDUCTEES

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2005

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor five distinguished 
men and women on the occasion of their induction into the Norristown 
Area High School Hall of Champions Association.
  The Norristown Area High School Hall of Champions Association was 
established in 1977 to honor and commemorate the athletic 
accomplishments of distinguished alumni of the Norristown Area High 
School.
  The 2005 Annual Hall of Champions Inductees will be John Sewell III; 
Willie A. Suber, posthumously; Robert V. Mitchell; Angela Henry Lee; 
and Melissa Mary Kelly.
  John Sewell III, Class of 1954, was a football and track and field 
standout for three years in high school and won the District One shot 
put title with a distance of 49 feet, 11\3/4\ inches. Mr. Sewell also 
played both offensive and defensive line positions in football. During 
his career, he earned all-star team honorable mention.
  Willie A. Suber, Class of 1958, received All-Suburban honors as 
halfback during the 1957 Eagles football team's undefeated season, 
which was only the second in school history. Mr. Suber also 
participated on the track and field team and ran both the 100 and 200 
yard dashes. Mr. Suber passed away in 1994.
  Robert V. Mitchell, Class of 1961, was well-known in high school as a 
basketball, baseball, and track star. Mr. Mitchell helped lead the 
basketball team to the Suburban One title in the 1960-1961 season. Mr. 
Mitchell also batted .313 for the baseball team which placed second in 
the league, and he set a school high jump record of 6 feet 4\1/2\ 
inches while helping the track team to the District One title in 1961.
  Angela Henry Lee, Class of 1987, was the captain of the indoor track 
team and co-captain of the 1984 outdoor team. In 1984, she won four 
medals in the PIAA State title meet in the 400 meter dash, the 100 
meter dash, the 4x100 yard relay, and the 4x400 yard relay. Mrs. Lee 
also won four additional medals in the District One track meet as well 
as winning three gold medals in the Suburban One championships.
  Melissa Mary Kelly, Class of 1998, was an outstanding basketball and 
softball player. Her athletic accomplishments resulted in her being 
named to the first team Suburban One League all three years, while also 
leading the basketball team in scoring and assists. Ms. Kelly also won 
all-league honors for her athletic talent in softball all three years.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to recognize these 
remarkable and talented men and women who have all excelled in their 
respective sports and have made a positive impact on their school and 
community.

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