[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 110 (Monday, July 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1300]
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                        HONORING SHAWANDA ALLEN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Shawanda LaShell Allen. Shawanda LaShell Allen was born in Hazlehurst, 
Mississippi to the proud parents of Glenda Johnson and Anthony Allen.
  Throughout her years in school, Shawanda remained dedicated to her 
academics and extracurricular activities. She received the highest 
academic average of her class for the 2011-2012 school year in advanced 
placement English Literature and Composition, Calculus, United States 
Government, and Accounting. In addition to this, Shawanda was inducted 
into the Crystal Springs High School Hall of Fame; received the Student 
Council Leadership Award; and the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished 
Athlete Award. Ms. Allen was also awarded the following scholarships--
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, the United States Achievement Academy, 
Workforce Investment Area Transition, and University of Southern 
Mississippi Leadership Scholarships.
  Shawanda also participated in the Student Council, Beta Club, SADD 
Club, Mu Alpha Theta Club, Theater Club-Tigers Actin' Up, and played on 
the soccer, softball, and track/field teams. She is a faithful member 
of Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she is a part of the 
Feeding Ministry and Nursing Home Ministry.
  In 2012, Shawanda graduated from Crystal Springs High School with 
honors. In the fall, she plans to attend the University of Southern 
Mississippi and pursue a degree in Accounting.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Shawanda LaShell Allen for her hard work, dedication and a strong 
desire to achieve.

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