[Javascript] Positioning within a select box

[Mark Christie]

Greetings, list...

I have a list of about 30 or so languages to choose from in a select box,
from Arabic to Thai.  Since the list is alphabetized, when the page pops up,
Arabic is the top selection.  What I want to do is position the display such
that English, the 9th language in the list, is the top selection.  How can I
do this?

Regards,
   -Mark C.