[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 15 (Monday, January 22, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E88]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE 2017 McCLYMONDS HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2018

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to honor the McClymonds High 
School Warriors football team, which recently won its second straight 
state championship, becoming the first Oakland high school to 
accomplish such a feat.
  McClymonds High in West Oakland, known as ``Mac'', has a proud 
history of academic and athletic excellence going back generations. 
Luminaries such as MLB all-star Curt Flood, hall of famer Frank 
Robinson, and NBA legend Bill Russell all attended McClymonds before 
going on to achieve greatness in their respective sports.
  Last year, the McClymonds Warriors football team became the first 
high school team in Oakland's history to win a state championship, when 
they prevailed over La Jolla Country Day School in the State's 5A 
division finals.
  This year it was certainly the return of the Mac, as the Warriors 
continued their dominance, remaining undefeated during the regular 
season. In fact, the team has been undefeated in Oakland Athletic 
League games dating back to 2009.
  Following the regular season, the Warriors met Visalia's Golden West 
High School Trailblazers in the state Division 5AA football 
championship, and prevailed in an impressive 42-12 victory to earn 
their second statewide championship in back-to-back years.
  The team is led by Coach Mike Peters, who has fostered in his 
athletes a commitment to excellence and a strong desire to succeed both 
on the field and in their studies.
  I commend Coach Peters and his staff for their efforts to promote the 
development of the McClymonds Warriors football team. I also want to 
thank all of the team's family and friends for providing unwavering 
support of these wonderful student athletes.
  Lastly, I want to recognize the members of the 2017 McClymonds 
Warriors football team, and let them know how proud we are of what they 
have accomplished:
  Emoreea Fountain; Columbus Lewis; Albert Mitchell; Jamar Julien; 
Charles Alberty; Ja'vanz Dornners; K'aun Green; Angelo Edgerly; Gary 
Alexander, Jr.; Dwayne Washington; Semaj Sims; Cory Hayes; Edward 
Woods; Da'veonne Sanders; Day'marr Johnson; Peter Diaz; Monte Smith; 
D'Shun White; Damon Gardner, Jr.; Montrell Smith; Kelvin Dunn, Jr.; 
Earl Hollimon; Islee Cassidy; James Willoughby; Huruma Zulu; Ramone 
Sanders; Mark Hoching; Yaheem Brown; Amani Trigg-Wright; Usama 
Alomaisi; Andrew Diamond; Jaylen Williams; Charles Joseph; Ramone 
Kelly; Rashawn Jackson; Xavier Sanders.
  Congratulations to the McClymonds High School Warriors 2017 Football 
Champions. You have made Oakland proud.

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