[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2139-2140]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE 1998 RICHMOND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON 
WINNING THE NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS AAAA 
                         FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. ROBIN HAYES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 9, 1999

  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to rise 
today to pay special tribute to an outstanding group of student-
athletes from North Carolina's Eighth Congressional District. This past 
fall, the Richmond Senior High School football team completed a truly 
memorable season by winning the North Carolina High School Athletic 
Association Class AAAA Football Championship.
  The 1998 Richmond Senior High School Raider football team 
demonstrated that, with a great deal of hard work, dedication to the 
task at hand and to each other, and a strong sense of commitment, you 
can realize your dreams and make them come true.
  The Richmond Raider football team successfully defended their 1997 
class 4-A title with an impressive 16-0 undefeated season. The Raider 
football team capped off this perfect season with a win over Garner 
High School this past December at the championship game held at Kenan 
Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  Led by four Associated Press All-State Players, the Raiders realized 
their dream through a great deal of hard-fought success. Their 
willingness to dig deep within themselves to find the extra energy 
needed to produce a championship is a true testament to the unwavering 
loyalty that each player has for the team. The unselfish attitude of 
the Richmond Raiders is certainly a good example of what can be 
accomplished when people work together for a common goal.
  Senor and All-State team member Michael Waddell deserves special 
congratulations for his state and national records last season by 
returning seven punts or kickoffs for touchdowns. Waddell is joined on 
the All-State team by Brian Nelson, Jeremy Barnes and Marcus Ellerbe. 
The senior members of this team have the distinction of never having 
lost a high school football game.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate head coach Daryl Barnes, 
his assistant coaches and the 1998 North Carolina State 4-A Champions, 
the Richmond Senior High School Raiders. I would urge all of my 
colleagues to join me in paying special tribute to an outstanding team.

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