[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 28, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING SALEM HIGH SCHOOL FORENSICS TEAM

  (Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Salem High School 
forensics team for winning its 17th consecutive State championship.
  The team won 5 of the 10 categories, while also finishing runner-up 
and third place in another 2 events. These champions include Kade Lakin 
and Grayson Mitchell for serious duo, Emma Snead for impromptu 
speaking, Ryan Long for original oratory, Connor Smythers for humorous 
interpretation, and Courtney Bowen for serious prose.
  Ben Hathaway and Kyra Netting finished second in the humorous duo 
category, and Colton Easter placed third in the prose category.
  Since becoming coach in 2001, Coach Mark Ingerson has instilled in 
the students to work for and help each other as a team, bolstering 
their success.
  With public speaking skills, the future is bright for all of these 
students, no matter the path they choose.
  Congratulations to the participants, parents, coaches, and staff for 
making this milestone possible.

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