[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 25, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S5678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO LOUISVILLE MALE HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I would like to recognize 
Louisville Male High School, from Kentucky, who won first place at the 
State competition of the We the People . . . The Citizen and the 
Constitution. This victory entitles these young scholars to compete in 
the national finals held in our Nation's Capital.
  The members of the Louisville Male High School team are: Shannon 
Bender, Josh Bridgwater, Shilo Burke, Katie Callender, Scott Embry, 
Jessi Followwill, Adam Greenwell, John Grissom, Christy Jones, Jonathan 
Keith, Stephanie McAlmont, Stephen McAlmont, Shannon McMillan, Travis 
Moore, Kristi Mosier, Adam Pedigo, Melanie Rapp, Amber Rowan, Chris 
Rutledge, Shannon Simms, Eric Stevens, April Stivers, Ricky Suel, 
Danyaun Vandgrift, Shaniqua Wade.
  I would also like to recognize their teacher, Sandra D. Hoover, who 
deserves much of the credit for the success of the team. The district 
coordinator, Tommy Dowler, and the State coordinator, Tami Dowler also 
contributed a significant amount of time and effort to help the team 
reach the national finals.
  The We the People . . . the Citizen and the Constitution program, 
funded by Congress, is designated to educate young people about the 
Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The 3-day national competition 
simulates a congressional hearing in which students' oral presentations 
are judged on the basis of their knowledge of constitutional principles 
and their ability to apply them to historical and contemporary issues. 
Members of Congress and their staff enhance the program by discussing 
current constitutional issues with both students and teachers.
  Mr. President, I would like my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
these students. It is refreshing to see young people wanting to gain an 
informed perspective about the history and the principles of the United 
States constitutional government. I wish the members of the Male High 
School We the People team the best of luck and look forward to their 
future in politics and government.


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