[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 59 (Monday, May 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHEERLEADERS OF VICTORIA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN 
                            VICTORIA, TEXAS

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2006

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Cheerleaders 
of the Victoria Memorial High School in Victoria, Texas for their many 
recent accomplishments during the school year that is about to be 
completed.
  Not only did these Cheerleaders win 1st place at the Universal 
Cheerleaders Association Regional Championship on December 11th, 2005, 
earning a bid to the National High School Cheerleading Championship in 
Orlando, Florida. They also won 1st place at the Universal Cheerleaders 
Association State Championship on January 29, 2006.
  Moreover, they won 1st place at the Universal Cheerleaders 
Association National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, 
Florida on February 12, 2006. The squad competed against 52 of the top 
cheerleading squads from across the Nation in the Small Varsity 
Division. The Memorial High School Cheerleading squad worked their way 
to the top spot in the Nation by placing among the top ten squads in 
the Nation since 2001.
  In addition to their cheerleading duties, which include cheering at 
numerous athletic events held by their school and a rigorous practice 
schedule, each of these girls must maintain an overall grade average of 
80 or above. They also participate in numerous community service 
activities, such as the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, The 
American Heart Association's Heart Walk, and Red Ribbon Week. 
Additionally, they work with elementary and middle schools, building 
and promoting school spirit.
  I want to congratulate Amanda Dunn and Spencer Streetman, Co-Head 
Cheerleaders as well as the rest of the squad, including: Caitlin 
Klare, Shelley Frerich, Ashley Blackburn, Marlee Mize, Syndal Brown, 
Brittney Morris, Sheina Farooqui, Kelcey Newell, Jordan Payne, 
Stephanie Bess, Ashton Bland, and Kay Boles.
  I also wish to commend Head Coach Denise Neel, Choreographer Missy 
DeLuna and Assistant Coaches Ricky Contreras, Lindsay Neel, Bennie 
Cunningham, and Sarah Jambers.
  Again, Mr. Speaker, my heartfelt congratulations to all those 
associated with the Cheerleaders of the Victoria Memorial High School 
in Victoria, Texas on a job well done.




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