[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E25]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     2021 NEW JERSEY THESPIANS ALL-STATE SHOW SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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                       HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 11, 2022

  Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
hard work and dedication of the great students, teachers, and staff 
members of Ewing and Hopewell Valley Central High School, among other 
schools across the great state of New Jersey, for their participation 
in the 2021 New Jersey Thespians All-State Show Songs for a New World. 
From acting on the big stage, directing the show to lighting design, 
Elliot Block, Ryan Dwyer, Olivia Gross, Molly Higgins, Chloe Lumond, 
David LaRaus, Olivia Levin, Nia Whaley, Fatima N'diaye, Jack Creegan, 
Katherine Rochon, Jason Wylie, Jenna Parilla Alvino, Jessica 
Bohenberger, and Carolyn Little, dazzled us all and showcased great 
commitment to representing our state on a national level at the 
International Thespian Festival.
  Under the direction of Katherine Rochon, for the first time ever, a 
New Jersey show was selected to have a main stage performance at the 
2021 International Thespian Festival. Even during this historic time in 
history, when a pandemic is changing the layout of our classrooms, 
these students, teachers, and staff members committed their time to 
bring joy to our community. This display of courage and the betterment 
of their craft attest to the kind of leadership and tradition that can 
only be obtained when we persevere through adversity.
  On behalf of the great state of New Jersey, I would like to formally 
congratulate these great individuals for not only this outstanding 
achievement but for their amazing display of teamwork and dedication.

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