[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E511-E512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF THE SIXTH GRADE CLASS OF LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2013

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 
the sixth grade class of Laurel Springs School. These students took it 
upon themselves to honor the centennial of their hometown by writing 
and performing in a historical play last week.
  The sixth graders involved with putting on the play to honor the 
history of their town are Olivia Baldino, Kejsi Bocaj, William 
Brandley, Elizabeth Brown, Joelle Burns, Craig Caruso,

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Alijah Caul, Hannah Crane, Gabrielle Daniels, Joseph DeBlasio, Madison 
Dempsey, Leya Erdman, John Fox, Samantha Gross, Zachary Knight, Briana 
Lucha, Rachel Mai, Jarred Matchett, Joshua Matchett, Hannah McLaughlin, 
Stephen McLaughlin, Matthew Michielli, Riley Molway, Minas Nicoludis, 
Anthony Nocito, Briana Novoa, Cain Pipitone, Dominic Rattell, Melanie 
Schmidt, Alexandra Simber, Gian Sinfuego, Taylor Swan, Christopher 
Thatcher, Daniel Trantas, Sophia Troilo, and William Waer. The director 
is Mrs. Lucinda Garvey and the scenes were all hand-painted by Mrs. 
Kristen Laurenzi and Mrs. Pam Laurenzi.
  The students from the class also interviewed Mr. Rich Zimmerman, a 
longtime resident of Laurel Springs. After gathering information about 
the town, they wrote their play based on Mr. Zimmerman's knowledge. 
These exceptional students were very excited to celebrate Laurel 
Spring's history and to sing happy birthday to the town after the play. 
The class' efforts to commemorate their town exemplify a strong 
dedication to learning and an outstanding commitment to their 
community. I urge them to continue to practice civic engagement and 
academic curiosity as they grow older.

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