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On the recordMarch 24, 2023
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise as a mother of a Loyola Cub, a formidable rival to the Mater Dei Monarchs, but I have the courage enough to say that Mater Dei is a world-class high school that prepares young men for the highest echelons of sports, academic, and life achievement. They own that accolade in part to the legendary coach, Bruce Rollinson. Coach Rollo, as he is affectionately known, has been as committed to winning high school national championships as he has been to developing these students into productive young men. Some famous Monarchs heralding from this fine school including USC's--my alma mater--Matt Leinart, Matt Barkley, and Todd Marinovich. They are all success stories in different ways. I do want to add that the JV football is looking pretty Division I ready this year, and they are a daunting lineup for anyone who is trying to oppose them. This is, as was mentioned, the only high school to produce three Heisman Trophy winners. Mr. Speaker, I would like to share and have included in the Record a quote from Heisman Trophy winner, powerhouse, and Pasadena-bred Bryce Young, one of the best quarterbacks college football has seen in the past decade. Yes, I said it. Congratulations to Coach Rollo, who has had such a positive impact in my life. From when I first entered his program, he always believed in me and pushed me to be the best version of myself on and off the field.…
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Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Democratic · California

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