[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 59 (Thursday, April 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E573]
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        RECOGNIZING OAK LAWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL'S DRAMA TEAM

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2014

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Oak Lawn 
Community High School's Drama team for winning two state championship 
titles at the Illinois High School Association's Drama & Group 
interpretation State finals.
   On March 29th the drama team was in Springfield to compete at the 
Illinois High School Association Tournament. Oak Lawn was awarded first 
place in the drama finals for their performance of ``The Normal Heart'' 
by Larry Kramer. Cast members included Taylor Lindemann, Leonardo 
Quezada, Joe DeLaMora, Lauren Montesano, Danny Swanberg, Jonathan 
Cortez, Charlie Doria, Carl Seibel, Vaughn Smith, Josh Cash, with Riley 
Faille as the student director.
   In addition to the first place in the drama final, Oak Lawn took 
first place in the group interpretation finals for their performance of 
``She Kill Monsters'' by Qui Nguyen. Cast members include Laura 
Akouris, Erin Beland, Kaeley Clark, Cameron DeLaMora, Paul Harris, 
Valentina Lopez, Tina Maciaga, Joey Probst, Emily Salomone, Andrew 
Waterstraat, with Julia Bugaj as the student director.
   This tremendous achievement is made possible through the hard work 
and enthusiasm of the students, and the dedicated guidance of their 
coaches. This tournament showcased the tremendous talent and dedication 
that is fostered in the Oak Lawn drama program.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
outstanding talent of the Oak Lawn Community High School's drama team, 
and to congratulate them on their winning performances.

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