[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 64 (Monday, May 3, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
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   RECOGNIZING THE EL CAMINO REAL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 3, 2010

  Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the El Camino Real 
High School Academic Decathlon team on its extraordinary record-setting 
sixth victory as the United States Academic Decathlon champions.
  I am extremely proud to represent this remarkable team of nine 
students of Woodland Hills, California. The students committed months 
of hard work together in preparation for this competition. The 
nationwide competition is very challenging and includes written and 
oral tests in seven subjects. The team set a record with its sixth 
United States Academic Championship and defeated 34 teams from around 
the country. They received an astounding 49,951.7 points out of a 
possible 60,000 and won and impressive 21 individual awards.
  The nine winning team members are Vivian Cheng, Daniel de Haas, Evan 
Edmisten, Andrew Fann, Audrey Goldbaum, Jessica Lin, Daniel Moreh, 
Adriana Ureche and Michael Walker. The coaches are John Dalsass and 
Stephanie Franklin.
  The students personify academic excellence and the power of teamwork. 
Their dedicated coaches, school, staff, families and entire community 
are tremendously proud of their achievement.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing these remarkable 
students.

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