HON. RON PAUL
OF TEXAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, March 10, 1999
1999 Ron Paul 14:1 Mr. PAUL.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay
honor to the winners of the National High
School Cheerleading Championship sponsored
by the Universal Cheerleaders Association
— the Victoria High School Varsity Cheerleaders
from Victoria, Texas. Under the able
leadership of Denise Neel and Terese Reese,
the squad of teens took the title for 1999 following
an impressive history of second place
in 1998, and third place in 1997. Each year,
the cheerleaders set their mark higher, worked
harder, trained longer, and kept their eyes on
their goal. Their training and perseverance
paid off when they brought the national trophy
home to their school.
1999 Ron Paul 14:2 The cheerleaders competed against a field
of 74 squads in the Medium Varsity Division to
reach the national trials. There, they competed
against the thirteen regional finalists, coming
out on top. The VHS cheerleading team is the
first Texas squad to ever win the National
Championship.
1999 Ron Paul 14:3 In addition to their cheerleading duties
which include cheering at every sporting event
held by their school and a rigorous practice
schedule, each of these girls must maintain a
grade of at least 80 in each class. They also
participate in numerous community activities,
such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay
for Life and the March of Dimes Walk America.
Additionally, they worked with the elementary
and middle schools during TAAS testing
and Red Ribbon Week, and the Gulf Bend
Mental Health-Mental Retardation during
Friendship Fest.
1999 Ron Paul 14:4 This group of students deserve the honor
they have earned. I commend each one of
them:
1999 Ron Paul 14:5 Liz Lasater and Kendra Serold — Co-Head
Cheerleaders
Natalie Cole
Leah Green
Melissa Myers
Laurie Beck
Lindy Burns
Amy Reimann
Amber Clemmons
Sara Dickson
Courtney Horecka
Haley Kolle
Amanda Rodriquez
Karla Sterne
Melissa Keefe
Chelsie Luhn
Sara Carville
1999 Ron Paul 14:6 I am proud to have these national champions
in the 14th Congressional District of
Texas, and trust all my colleagues join me in
congratulating them on this impressive
achievement.
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