[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 193 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1601]
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 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MEMPHIS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING 
                                  BAND

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 2017

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the accomplishments 
of Memphis Central High School Marching Band that, on November 5, 2017, 
won the 2017 National High School High Stepping Marching Championship.
   High Stepping Nationals was founded on the principles of promoting 
academic excellence through music education and the performing arts. 
The Memphis Central High School Warriors exemplify these laudable 
goals. Despite having to buy their uniforms from another school and 
having their instruments handed down from musicians before them, the 
Warriors' talent and dedication shines through.
   Because of the Central High School Warriors' devotion to music and 
the arts they practiced for several hours nearly every day to before 
the competition. Under the leadership of Band Director Ollie Liddell, 
the Central High School Warriors' commitment is remarkable. The 
Warriors competed against more than a dozen other finalists from across 
the country to win the National Championship.
   Memphis Central High School was one of the first high schools in 
Memphis, TN, built in 1909. Shortly after, Memphis High School was 
renamed Central High School. One of Central's most notable assets is 
the diversity of its student body which derives from representation of 
various ideas, talents, and cultural influences and which provides the 
fertile environment for educationally challenging and enriching 
experiences.
   Congratulations to the Central High School Warriors for their 
commitment, hard work and perseverance in winning the National High 
School High Stepping Marching Championship and to Director Liddell and 
Principal Gregory McCullough for their commendable leadership.

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