[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 188 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2215]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2011

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to congratulate Handley High School of Roanoke, 
Alabama, on winning its first Alabama Class 3A championship football 
title in 90 years.
  Rallying from a 14-7 deficit late in the fourth quarter, Handley came 
back to win the game 20-14 in stirring fashion with a goal-line stand 
in the final seconds. Led by their coach, Mike Battles, this team 
showed the type of grit and determination that we should all try to 
emulate during these difficult times.
  Originally opened in 1848 as the Roanoke Academy, it was the first 
school in the city. After various changes through the years, the name 
of the school finally settled on Handley High School in 1910 to honor 
the memory of a Confederate soldier, Captain William Anderson Handley. 
The late Captain had gifted the land which supports the campus today in 
exchange for one dollar.
  Known for its strong music, band and theatre department, Handley has 
always been known to offer its students excellent opportunities to 
pursue artistic endeavors. Now it has a football program it can brag 
about too.
  Congratulations to Handley High School, Principal Gregory Foster, 
Superintendant Chuck Marcum and all their fans on their State 
Championship. Go Tigers!

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