[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13699]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        TRIBUTE TO THE CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' LACROSSE TEAM

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the Concord High School girls' lacrosse team, the Crimson 
Tide, on their fantastic 1999 season.
  Remarkably, Concord High School's lacrosse team, which was just 
established last year, had one of the best records in the state this 
year. Under the direction of Coach Terry Anderson, this young team 
compiled an impressive record of 17 wins and only three losses--making 
it to the state finals.
  The Crimson Tide, consisting predominantly of freshmen and 
sophomores, made great strides this season. Led by team captains Molly 
Aldrich, Kate Provencal, and Katie Anderson, they had one of the most 
impressive records in the state. With many of the players returning to 
play next season, they are sure to remain a strong force in New 
Hampshire lacrosse.
  Although they were not successful in winning the state championship, 
the team showed true sportsmanship and team spirit in the wake of such 
an amazing season. Perhaps most importantly, after the hard-fought 
championship game, the two teams showed outstanding sportsmanship in 
the sincere way they congratulated and publicly complimented each other 
on their game. The overall performance of Concord High School's 
lacrosse team confirmed that this program is one of New Hampshire's 
finest.
  Mr. President, I congratulate every member of the Concord High School 
Crimson Tide girls' lacrosse team, as well as their coach, Terry 
Anderson. I wish them luck in the future and in all their following 
lacrosse seasons. It is an honor to represent these hardworking and 
talented young people in the United States Senate.

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