[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 93 (Wednesday, June 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING ALBUQUERQUE HIGH SCHOOL STEAM TEAM

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2018

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor a talented group of students from the Albuquerque High School 
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Team, which 
placed third overall and was the top placing United States team at the 
2018 RoboRAVE International Entrepreneurial Challenge.
  This impressive team, made up of Asael Diaz, Mary Cherino, and Dante 
Van Orten, created a robotic dog intended for fun and companionship. 
They also created a logo, brochure, and 30-second commercial video in 
order to present their invention to judges and competition attendees.
  This competition represents an outstanding opportunity for students 
to gain valuable exposure to STEM disciplines, and I am so pleased that 
high schoolers from Albuquerque were able to participate and perform so 
well. I am hopeful that New Mexico will continue to be a leader in STEM 
fields and that our students will continue to apply their skills 
through outlets like this competition.
  I would also like to recognize the team's sponsor, science teacher 
Valerie Kovach, as well as educational assistant Jean Hart, for the 
sacrifices they made in order to provide the team with valuable 
supervision and guidance.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the students and staff from the 
Albuquerque High School STEAM Team on their impressive performance at 
the 2018 RoboRAVE International Entrepreneurial Challenge. I wish them 
the best of luck in all their future endeavors.

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