[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E780]
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 CONGRATULATING THE SARCOXIE ARCHERY TEAMS ON THEIR STATE AND NATIONAL 
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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2015

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Sarcoxie High 
School Archery Team on another Missouri state championship. This 
victory marks the Bears' third straight state title.
  The Bears competed against 88 other schools from across Missouri with 
nearly 1,400 contestants. The team took the high school division title 
with a total of 3,367 points. Sarcoxie's archery program also added to 
their success this year with the middle school team placing 3rd in the 
middle school division. Sarcoxie competed against schools of all sizes, 
from the tiny and rural to the massive and urban. This small southwest 
Missouri school has proven again that size does not matter when it 
comes to talent, dedication and perseverance.
  Individually, Sarcoxie's Zane White took second place in the state 
high school division with 293 points and Gavin Currey finished a close 
fourth with 290 points. Annika Johnson, Jordyn Kirby and Elizabeth 
Workman all finished in the top 15, further helping shoot Sarcoxie to 
first place.
  Coaches Kaycia and David Woolsey deserve praise for successfully 
aiming the team toward their bullseye--a first place finish. Much 
effort goes into teaching skills to go the distance. That shows 
especially this year, as many on the Sarcoxie team were first-year 
competing archers. Only five were on the previous championship team.
  In addition, Sarcoxie had their first national archery champion this 
year at the National NASP IBO 3D Challenge. Fifth grader, Max Wangler 
was the national champion from among 483 elementary boys. Max's 
teammate, Drake Acheson, placed third.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Sarcoxie High 
School Archery Team on a job well done. I look forward to seeing their 
continued success.

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