[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 102 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
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                      CONGRATULATING ALEXIS FROST

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Alexis 
Frost, who is a 6th grade student at Lorton Station Elementary School, 
for placing second in the Junior Division, Individual Performance 
Category, of the Virginia National History Day Contest. She, along with 
winners from other states competed at the Kenneth E. Behring National 
History Day Conference, which took place June 12 through 16 at the 
University of Maryland in College Park.
   Each year there is a specific theme on which the students' research 
must focus with this year's theme being: ``Exploration, Encounter, 
Exchange in History.'' For her entry Alexis created a performance 
titled ``Amelia'' in which she portrays Amelia Earhart, an early 
aviation pioneer who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the 
Atlantic Ocean and who was an inspiration to women throughout the 
world.
   This year approximately 600,000 students from across the United 
States participated in these contests. For the contests, students 
create entries showcasing original historical research utilizing 
primary and secondary sources. They then present their information in 
one of five categories: documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, and 
website. Less than 1 percent of all contestants are invited to go to 
the national competition.
   At the National History Day Finals, Alexis' project along with those 
of the other state winners were evaluated by more than 300 historians 
and education professionals. Scholarships totaling $150,000 were 
awarded to the winners of the contest ranging from $250 through $1,000 
per award.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Alexis 
Frost for her outstanding performance in the National History Day 
contest and in wishing her the very best at the National Finals as well 
as throughout her educational career.

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