[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 159 (Tuesday, December 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2509]
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  KEARA SAMMONS OF SMOKEY HILL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2005

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to applaud the 
accomplishment of Keara Sammons of Aurora, Colorado. Keara Sammons won 
the individual high school women's cross country State title. Keara was 
assisted by her teammates--Lisa Allen, Jeanette Ames, Stephanie Boehm, 
Steven Bolger, Lindsey Dezman, Nick Donkoh, Grant Duin, Eiger Erickson, 
Stasia Erickson, Alexander Evans, Luke Fischer, Zachary Fuller, 
Jennifer Gamboa, Jeanna Hanna, Michael Harris, Corey Jefferson, Michael 
Kasberg, Sarah Lyle, Andrew Matz, Daniel Mickey, Brittany Nelson, 
Miriam Olin, Hollee Pentico, Kallie Powers, Stephen Reagan, Matthew 
Robida, John Sawvel, Matthew Schulz, Matthew Sewick, Erica Smith, 
Thomas Smith, Erin Stratton, Carter Turnbull, Lauren Vail, Jacob Varey, 
Casey Vockrodt, Chanel Williams, Teddi Wold, Aaron Wood, Megan 
Woodworth and Eric Young. Keara and these student-athletes were coached 
by Greg Weich, Brian Manley, Jeff Bliven and Amy Fox.
  Keara continued the impressive streak of Buffalo women who have won 6 
of the past 7 State individual women's cross country titles. Keara won 
by more than 20 seconds, however, her victory was not enough for the 
Smoky Hill Buffalo girls to win the team title, the first time in 4 
years they have not won.
  The Buffalos have trained intensively while maintaining a standard of 
academic excellence throughout the season. It is my pleasure to honor 
their championship, and to wish them all the best in their future 
endeavors.

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