[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 77 (Thursday, May 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING OKLAHOMA STUDENTS ON ADVANCING TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE 
                              BOWL FINALS

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                          HON. KENDRA S. HORN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2019

  Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, maintaining America's 
global leadership means that we must equip our youth with the skills to 
meet the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) needs 
of the future. Two teams from Oklahoma schools, Sequoyah Middle School 
and the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics high school 
students, showcased their STEM skills at the National Science Bowl 
finals and I want to recognize them for this achievement.
  Sequoyah Middle School was represented by Alex Kelley, Jack MaGill, 
Shirsha Mukherjee, and Billy Sweiger and led by Coaches Beth Bryan and 
Shaun Sweiger.
  The Oklahoma School of Science and Math was represented by Peter Ha, 
Brad Luo, William Wang, Howard Zhong and led by their coach Dr. Fazlur 
Rahman.
  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl is a 
nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all 
areas of science and mathematics. Middle and high school student teams 
from diverse backgrounds are comprised of four students, one alternate, 
and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. These teams face-off 
in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of 
science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, 
physics, energy, and math.
  This year, 111 teams competed for a national title by demonstrating 
their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Oklahoma was 
represented by the Sequoyah Middle School team in the middle school 
division and the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in the high 
school division. These teams worked tirelessly throughout the year and 
competed at the local and regional level to get to Washington, D.C. So 
we congratulate their efforts and celebrate their achievement, 
dedication, and hard work.

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