[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 80 (Thursday, May 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE FEDERAL WAY HIGH SCHOOL AIR FORCE 
                               JROTC TEAM

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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 Federal Way 
High School Air Force JROTC team for qualifying for the National 
Academic Bowl in Washington, DC. Advancing to compete in this national 
event is a tremendous accomplishment and these cadets should be 
extremely proud.
  The Federal Way High School Air Force JROTC Team is comprised of 
David Yang (Junior, Team Captain), Blaise Pascual (Junior), Roger 
Arenas (Sophomore), Benjamin Swartz (Sophomore), Varun Sharma (Junior, 
Alternate), Arishma Prasad (Freshman, Alternate). The team is coached 
by Randall Long, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.). In addition to participating in 
the Academic Bowl, these JROTC cadets have learned about citizenship 
and community service, while developing core values of responsibility, 
character, and self-discipline through the JROTC program.
  Prior to qualifying for the National Academic Bowl, team members 
competed in two preliminary rounds where they were tested on standard 
high school curriculum, including math, science, English, and current 
events. The Federal Way High School Air Force JROTC team placed among 
the top of 183 teams that competed nationwide. The top 16 Air Force 
Academic Bowl teams advanced to the finals in Washington, DC and the 
winner of the Air Force Academic Bowl will advance to the JROTC Tri-
Service Academic Championship.
  The Academic Bowl helps students prepare for success on ACT and SAT 
exams, develop interest in college admission, demonstrate the academic 
strength of the JROTC program, and build team and unit spirit. The 
Federal Way High School Air Force JROTC team will spend the next few 
months preparing for the Academic Bowl Championship by developing and 
studying a SAT tutorial plan.
  It is with great honor that I recognize the work of the Federal Way 
High School Air Force JROTC team and their qualification for the 
National Academic Bowl. I know that this accomplishment is indicative 
of the future successes of these dedicated cadets.

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