[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 64 (Thursday, April 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB ON THEIR 
     SUPERLATIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE FLORIDA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2022

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Drama 
Club at Christopher Columbus High School, my alma mater. On March 16-19 
of 2022, the Columbus Drama Club participated in the Florida State 
Thespian Festival in Tampa. Their performance was exceptional--the CCHS 
Drama Club scored six Superiors.
  In the first Festival since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, 
the Explorers achieved a Superior grade in each of the six 
presentations they submitted. This remarkable feat is only the second 
time in Columbus High School's history that the Drama Club won a 
Superior in all its presentations, and the first time in eight years.
  I would like specifically to congratulate Christian Wilson, David 
Figueredo, Tobias Reyes, Joaquim Carvalho, Michael Remy, Miguel 
Ramirez, Christopher Ramos, Nicholas Sutton, Gabriel Vergara, Matthew 
Gory, Austin Garcia-Hall, Alexander Valcarcel, Victor Barreda and 
Sebastian Arana. The Drama Club was led by Ms. Erin McGrath, who 
deserves a hearty commendation for their success.
  Acting brings so much joy to our lives. No doubt these talented and 
hard-working Explorers-Thespians will go far in their artistic 
endeavors. I also congratulate the CCHS student body, staff, and 
especially the parents of the Drama Club students, for their part in 
this distinguished achievement. I look forward to continuing to witness 
our school make history. Forward (adelante).

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