[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 116 (Thursday, July 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    2015 NATIONAL SEAPERCH CHALLENGE MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2015

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor today to celebrate the 
accomplishment of the Egg Harbor Township Police Athletic League's 
SeaPerch Challenge Middle School Team. The Submersibles placed first in 
both the obstacle challenge and the finesse course of the 2015 National 
SeaPerch Middle School Championship.
  This is a remarkable accomplishment stemming from months of hard work 
and determination and one in which these bright young men can feel 
proud. Their accomplishments this year, as well as their first place 
finish in the 2014 championship, are certainly deserving of this 
special recognition.
  On April 24, 2015 the team won the Philadelphia SeaPerch Regional 
competition at Drexel University giving them the opportunity to compete 
at The University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth on May 29th and 30th. 
At the national championship, the team defeated 71 other teams 
nationwide to secure their second national SeaPerch title in 2 years.
  SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips 
teachers and students with the resources to build an underwater 
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The program provides students the 
opportunity to learn about robotics, engineering, science, math, 
teamwork, leadership, and public speaking while competing against their 
peers at a national level.
  The National Championship team includes: Jhadyn Seward (Egg Harbor 
Township), Aidan Himley (Egg Harbor Township), James Massey (Egg Harbor 
Township), Brandan Kusnirik (Hamilton Township), Anakin Leatherwood 
(Egg Harbor Township), Luke Williams (Northfield), and coaches Mike and 
Denise Massey.
  Again, I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to the 
Submersibles and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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