>> tawanda: because the need is in camden.o be a part of the program you have to maintain a c average or better. >> anthony: right. >> tawanda: it's all about the academics. it's all about nurturing these kids. what's right? what's wrong? you know? the drill team does that. they have different sayings that they go by every day. "it's a start without a finish." "it is possible." >> group: it is never impossible. if i can believe that i can achieve what is possible is possible is possible. >> tawanda: and they believe this. you know, they say it so much until it's embedded. >> anthony: tawanda has helped css support itself with financial assistance from fellow parents and some fundraising, temporary help and donations from small businesses, but surprisingly for a group with a national profile, no lasting support from official organizations or national institutions public or private. yet she perseveres. a lot of your practices are done outdoors. >> tawanda: right. >> anthony: all weather type of a situation. >> tawanda: yes we've

in my district, route 66 passes through places like lexington, illinois, and tawanda, bloomington normal, atlanta, lincoln,lkhe springfield, d stretches into the northern part of our state ne chicago. route 66 impact on small, rural communities in illinois and across the country cannot be understated. for example, both atlanta, illinois, and springfield, illinois, have benefited from the recent renewed emphasis on route 66. in atlanta, we've seen an increase in tourism to the area. as a result we've had an increase in sales tax revenue. in springfield, which is our state capital, we've seen revitalization in several parts of town. these are just two examples. but i can say with confidence that the highway scance has become a key driver of attracting both domestic and international tourism, as well as local economic activity for the areas and states that many of us in congress represent. and on any given day, you will find people flying into chicago and o'hare airport, and renting motorcycles or cars or getting on buses and driving along this iconic roadway through america. it should also