[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19634]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2006

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor the young women of the Shenendehowa High School's Color Guard for 
their second place finish at the Scholastic Open Class Winter Guard 
2006 World Championship in Dayton, Ohio. This accomplishment reflects 
the immeasurable amount of time and effort that each member of the team 
made in order to succeed. Their triumphant endeavor is a tribute to the 
dedication of the team, their training staff, and their families.
  Competitive Color Guards provide an educational experience through a 
combination of sport and performing arts. The experience promotes 
perseverance and teamwork, which will be beneficial to the performers 
throughout their lives. The talented young women comprising this 
accomplished team are: Amelia Allen; Lauren Anderson; Larissa 
Krushelnytsky; Beth Murphy; Leah Homing; Taylor Nelson; Amanda 
Lesniewski; Ali Kawola; Sarah Ozols; Carolyn Drislane; Lauren Drislane; 
Faith Beidl; Kim Cologgi; Kaitlin Lacey; Casey Breen; Jessica Young; 
Samantha Lovering.
  The success of this devoted team is also due to the hard work and 
commitment of their Director, Scott Snell and Show Designer, Jeff 
Namian as well as the rest of the staff, including: Jennifer Lawrence; 
Christine Mertes; Gretchen Shyne; Bill Ryan; Patrick Leombrone; Nick 
Charles; Sonya Balaban.
  It is my privilege to recognize the Shenendehowa Color Guard for 
their achievement. Their ability to come together as a group of 
individuals and finish at the top of a world-class event is inspiring. 
On behalf of the United States Congress, I offer my heartfelt 
congratulations and wish the entire team the best of luck and continued 
success in the future.

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