[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 44 (Thursday, March 12, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3072-S3073]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        2009 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I would like to recognize the St. 
Catherine of Siena girls' varsity cheerleaders for being named the 2009 
National Champions at the National High School Cheerleading 
Championship held in Orlando, FL, on February 8. I would like to take a 
few moments to congratulate them on their tireless efforts to bring 
their school and our State success.
  The event was held at the Walt Disney World Resort and is produced by 
the Universal Cheerleaders Association. It is the most prestigious 
event for cheerleaders. Close to 8,000 of the Nations top cheerleaders 
from 400 teams in 33 States were invited to participate in the 
competition, including St. Catherine of Siena.
  The St. Catherine squad is under the direction of Sandy Spitale and 
Debra L'Hoste and includes 22 students from the fifth, sixth, and 
seventh grades. Its members are Lauren Artigues, Ashley Barbier, Brooke 
Caldwell, Caroline Caldwell, Kaitlyn Coman, Elizabeth Cousins, Claire 
Crumb, Elise Delahoussaye, Rachel Douglass, Tiffany Forest, Callie 
Frey, Thia Le, Krista Liljeberg, Kelli Murphy, Allie Nicaud, Tessa 
Norris, Rachael Poissenot, Jessica Pottinger, Sophia Serpas, Kelsey 
Singletary, Kyla Szubinski, and Victoria Varisco. They were the only 
team from Louisiana to take home the title this year.

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  In addition to their impressive competitive skills, the SCS 
cheerleading squad also actively participates in community events 
through the year and represents the youth of the Greater New Orleans 
Area proudly. They have received numerous Leadership and Community 
Service Awards for their involvement in various volunteer programs.
  Thus, today I congratulate these young ladies on their 
accomplishments as a competitive team and also as young leaders in 
their community.

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