[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 12, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S5369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        2009 ACADEMIC DECATHLON

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the great work 
and remarkable accomplishments of Moorpark High School's Academic 
Decathlon team for winning the 2009 Academic Decathlon and becoming 
back-to-back national champions. Members of the National Championship 
team include: Scott Buchanan, Michael Fantauzzo, Danielle Hagglund, 
Zyed Ismailijee, Sol Moon, Neil Paik, Marlena Sampson, Kris Sankaran, 
Sarah Thiele, and team coach Larry Jones.
  With this win, Moorpark High School has earned the distinction of 
becoming a four-time Academic Decathlon National Champion, previously 
winning in 1999, 2003, and 2008. The fourth and most recent 
championship was won by earning an overall score of 51,289.5, 309.6-
points higher than their closest competitor.
  Competing in an academic decathlon is a daunting task. Students spend 
many hours studying, practicing, and competing, often away from their 
family and friends. However, I know that families across Moorpark are 
now celebrating the accomplishments of their home team. I invite all of 
my colleagues to join me in congratulating California's Moorpark High 
School Academic Decathlon team for becoming 2009 National Academic 
Decathlon Champions.

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