[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 80 (Thursday, May 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E915]
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   RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL 
                      NATIONAL HISTORY BOWL TEAMS

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 31, 2012

  MR. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the two teams 
of Thomas Jefferson High School students who have qualified for the 
National History Bowl's Championships in Washington, DC.
  The teams made up of seniors John David McClearly, Sarah Lee, and 
Matthew Kullberg, and juniors Abigail Rood, Julia Huber, Hanna Moore, 
Anna Metcalf, Elissa McDavid, and Paul Jaquish, battled teams from 
across Washington State to qualify for the National Championship. They 
were challenged with questions ranging from Chinese dynasties to the 
lyrics of the ACDC hit ``Back in Black.'' The two teams placed second 
and fourth to qualify for the National Championships.
  In addition to participating in National History Bowl, these students 
belong to the rigorous International Baccalaureate program, which gives 
students a global education experience that prepares them to thrive in 
today's intercultural world. They are coached by International 
Baccalaureate history teacher, Steven Hall, an Air Force Military 
Police Veteran.
  The National History Bowl is an interscholastic team history 
competition. Each year between 60 and 75 regional tournaments are held 
to determine the top teams that will move on to the National 
Championships in Washington, DC. This year competitions were also held 
in Europe and Asia, and over 100 teams will compete in the National 
Championships. The goal of the National History Bowl is to instill a 
curiosity for the past that will help students as they grow into 
tomorrow's leaders.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize the 
accomplishments of the Thomas Jefferson High School National History 
Bowl teams. Qualifying not just one, but two teams is a prestigious 
achievement very few schools can hope to accomplish. I wish them all 
the best of luck.

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