[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E955]
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               CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF P. DAVID CORRELL

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 7, 2021

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
voice, heart and soul of Toms River High School South--P. David 
Correll. For over 50 years, Mr. Correll has had an indelible impact on 
the students, faculty and families of those lucky enough to call High 
School South their alma mater.
  After first arriving to the high school in 1964, Mr. Correll formed 
the Pep Club in 1966 and remained at the center of the school's spirit, 
pride, and inspiration. Even after formally retiring in 2007, Mr. 
Correll remained on as the school's publicity coordinator and remained 
``Voice of the Indians'' by calling the Friday football games from the 
school's press box.
  Beyond his contribution to the school's spirit, Mr. Correll was an 
inspiration in the classroom as an instructor of U.S. History, 
including students in the Advanced Placement program. He not only cared 
about the history of America, but about the history in his own 
backyard. In 2016, Mr. Correll spearheaded the effort to rename the 
entrance to High School South ``Gaiter Way'' to honor the legacy of an 
immigrant African-American family that attended school there between 
the 1920s to 1940s, with one of the children becoming a Tuskegee 
Airman.
  Never a shrinking violet, Mr. Correll was actively involved with the 
high school band, team athletics and student government. He was honored 
to march in both Inaugural parades of President Jimmy Carter and 
President Ronald Reagan.
  As he prepares to hang up his megaphone, this weekend Mr. Correll 
will be honored with a Pep Rally to celebrate a legacy that will live 
on in the community of Toms River. I wish to express my deep gratitude 
and well-wishes to an educator who inspired many to do as much good as 
you can, for as long as you can. May the proud traditions at Toms River 
High School South continue with him in our hearts forever.

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