[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22269]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]






                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 15, 2010

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I 
rise to recognize the Western Nebraska Community College volleyball 
team who late last month claimed the school's second ever National 
Junior College Championship title. The Cougars' win over San Jacinto 
College in five sets capped a wonderful season.
  The Cougars came out strong--winning the first two sets--and holding 
off a spirited challenge to win in a five-set thriller. I am proud of 
the Cougars and Coach Giovana Melo--who has guided her team to top-
three finishes in all three of her seasons as coach.
  Debora Araujo led the way for WNCC with 22 kills in the final match. 
Kuulei Kabalis was named to the all-tournament team after totaling a 
school-record 34 digs against San Jacinto and Fernanda Goncalves was 
named Most Valuable Player of the national tournament.
  The WNCC Cougars earned the right to be called national champions. I 
offer my congratulations to the team, their fans, and their community, 
who made the season such a memorable one.

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