. >> as lowell alum, i could not be prouder. thank you, girls, for working so hard not just for the year but over the years and congratulations to the seniors in particular. >> as a basketball manager, when i walked in, i was like, hey, i know them. [laughter] being able to see them off court and on court, it's amazing. and a wonderful opportunity that i got to know every one of the players and i'm very proud of their achievements. >> president mendoza-mcdonnell: thank you. so we're extremely proud of you. thank you, also, for your championship shirts. for someone that lives in a household with three lowell graduates, we'll see who gets it. i am -- we're just really proud of you and i know that the mayor will be honoring you on friday as well. keep taking it in. it's really great stuff. you really have demonstrated leadership and teamwork and so congratulations to all of you. we look forward to seeing you again next year. let's give it up to our lowell girls basketball champions. [applause] thank you. our next item is item 5, re