IN RECOGNITION OF THE GUADALUPE CENTERS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 199
(Extensions of Remarks - December 12, 2019)
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE GUADALUPE CENTERS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
TEAM
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HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER
of missouri
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the victory
of the Guadalupe Centers Charter High School Boys soccer team. This
victory establishes the team as Missouri's Class 2 Champions--the first
championship title in school and program history. The achievement of
such a title undoubtedly required strong leadership matched with
unparalleled levels of passion and dedication. I am proud to represent
the exemplary work of athletes like these in Missouri's Fifth
Congressional District.
Not only did they finish this season with a winning 22-2 record, the
team--comprised of first or second-generation Americans--demonstrates a
uniquely American story of hard work, diversity, sacrifice, and
perseverance. Embracing both their differences and their similarities,
this united identity gave the team a unique sense of purpose and
comradery that eventually led them down the path to victory. For many,
the struggles along the path to this achievement were symbolic of the
sacrifices many of their parents and loved ones made for them to have
this opportunity.
Under the direction of head coach, Ricky Olivares, the Guadalupe
Center Aztecs made their first tournament appearance in school history.
They eventually reached the state final by beating Southern Boone High
School 2-0 with sophomore Luckyboy Tarley scoring both goals in the
shutout. On November 23, 2019, Guadalupe Centers High School went head-
to-head with St. Louis Priory School. In a tense game, senior leader
David Portillo scored three of the four goals, Tarley scoring the
other. With the support of freshman goalkeeper Henry Godinez and the
rest of the team, the Aztecs pulled off a 4-3 win over the four-time
state champions, Priory.
It is my pleasure to congratulate each of the vitally important team
members that helped Guadalupe Centers Charter High School claim this
title, and I encourage each player to continue challenging themselves
to pursue all that they do with the same passion and tenacity displayed
in this historic season.
Madam Speaker, please join with Missouri's Fifth Congressional
District in celebrating the victories of the Guadalupe Centers Aztecs,
and I encourage my fellow citizens and constituents to unite together
under the same spirit of perseverance, collaboration, and hard work
that led this remarkable team to their monumental victory.
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