[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 79 (Monday, May 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATING THE SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL ECONOMICS TEAM ON WINNING 
                       THE NATIONAL FED CHALLENGE

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                           HON. JOE DONNELLY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 24, 2010

  Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I wish to highlight the 
accomplishments of the Saint Joseph High School Economics Team. On May 
18, 2010, this team outscored other excellent teams from across the 
country in the National Fed Challenge and went on to represent Indiana 
as one of only four teams nationwide that qualified for the final 
competition at the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, DC.
  The Economics Team then faced tough competition from Boston, New 
York, and Richmond, Virginia. Following their 15 minute presentation 
about the economy they were asked questions by a panel of judges 
consisting of Federal Reserve staff members, professional economists, 
and educators. After the judges weighed in, the St. Joseph High School 
economics team of South Bend, Indiana, captured the national 
championship. These St. Joseph students demonstrated their unmatched 
knowledge of federal monetary policy and the economy, and for the first 
time in their school's history, after three previous trips to the 
national tournament, they triumphed. The team consisted of five 
students: Elizabeth Everett, Theodora Hannan, Donny MacDonell, Angela 
Watkins, and Joe Watkins. These outstanding students were coached by 
their teachers, Julie Chismar and Phil DePauw.
  I offer my congratulations to the St. Joseph High School Economics 
Team and all those affiliated with their success in the National Fed 
Challenge. These students serve as a model of commitment and dedication 
to educational excellence, and I am certain that their winning 
tradition will continue.

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