[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E663-E664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE KING HIGH SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2026

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional 
group of students from King High School in Tampa Bay, whose

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outstanding achievements have brought tremendous pride to our entire 
community.
  Fifteen talented young mathematicians recently represented King High 
at the Mathematics Association of America's Mu Alpha Theta National 
Convention in Texas, one of the Nation's most prestigious high school 
mathematics competitions. Competing against the best mathematics 
students from across the country, these students demonstrated 
extraordinary skill, dedication, and perseverance, earning top 10 
national finishes in every team division. I am especially proud to 
recognize Chan-Young Park, Mitul Shukla, Muhammad Taha, Ingrid Curtis, 
Alexander Heidrick, Yooan Kim, Anderson Lee, Alexia Steele, Lucas Chen, 
Jerry Lee, Frederick Li, Aiden Mathew, Satchel Puhr, Alice Hu, and Sean 
Nishihori for their remarkable accomplishments. King High School's 
teams achieved an incredible level of success, with the Mu Division 
team finishing 5th in the Nation, the Alpha Division team finishing 9th 
in the nation, and the Theta Division team finishing 10th in the 
nation. The Mu Division calculus team's fifth-place national finish 
earned King High School recognition as the highest ranking public 
school calculus team in the country. The students' individual 
accomplishments were equally impressive. Alexander Heidrick earned 10th 
place overall in the Alpha Division Individual Competition, while Aiden 
Mathew earned 17th place overall in the highly competitive Mu Division 
Individual Competition.
  These achievements are a testament to the students' hard work, 
intellectual curiosity, and commitment to excellence. They also reflect 
the dedication of their teachers, coaches, families, and the entire 
King High School community, who continue to inspire the next generation 
of innovators, scientists, engineers, and leaders. As our Nation 
continues to compete and lead in an increasingly complex world, 
programs that encourage mathematics, science, technology, and critical 
thinking are essential. The success of these students shows what is 
possible when we invest in education and empower young people to reach 
their full potential.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate these outstanding students and the King 
High School mathematics program for representing Florida with 
distinction. Their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to students 
throughout our state and across America.

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