[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 95 (Friday, June 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD 
                                  TEAM

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Boca Raton Community High School Science Olympiad team and their 
incredible achievements in the 2013 National Science Olympiad 
Tournament.
  The team has won the Southeast Regional Championship in each of its 
five years in existence, as well as three consecutive Florida State 
Championships. This year, the National Tournament happened to occur on 
the same day as graduation. Six graduating seniors chose to miss the 
ceremony in order to represent their school, demonstrating their 
extraordinary commitment and leading the team to a top 25 national 
ranking. Two team members, Montita Sowapark and Brian Lopez, followed 
their 2012 national first place ranking in the ``Water Quality'' event 
with an outstanding second place finish, emphasizing the amazing 
scientific talent at the high school.
  Once again, I would like to congratulate everyone involved with the 
remarkable Boca Raton Community High School Science Olympiad team, and 
I look forward to their continued success. To the seniors, I wish the 
best of luck in college and all their future endeavors.

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