[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
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                         HONORING CHERRY MATHIS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
young woman whose commitment to her academics has earned her this 
recognition.
  Ms. Cherry Mathis. Ms. Mathis is a straight-A honors graduate of 
Charleston High School in Charleston, Mississippi.
  She has been consistent in maintaining the highest average in nearly 
all of her courses throughout high school. Her grade point average is 
an astounding 4.1, which gives her the highest average among her peers 
in the twelfth grade. As a result of her studious feat, Ms. Mathis was 
designated as the Valedictorian of the Charleston High School Class of 
2012.
  Receiving this honor implies that Ms. Mathis is incredibly hard 
working, and dedicated to her education. She has earned numerous awards 
and distinctions such as being inducted into the National Honor Society 
and the National Society of High School Scholars. However, her proudest 
accomplishment was being named as a National Merit Scholar. In addition 
to her academic responsibilities, Ms. Mathis has also held leadership 
positions in several school organizations including the Yearbook Club, 
the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Science Club, and Student 
Council.
  Ms. Mathis plans to attend the University of Mississippi where she 
will major in Integrated Marketing Communications. She believes that 
obtaining this degree will be a primary tool in achieving her future 
goals.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Cherry Mathis for her outstanding academic achievements.

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