[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              COMMENDING STUDENTS FROM WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. PATSY T. MINK

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize the 
stellar performance of Waiakea High School students from Hilo, HI in 
the We the People--The Citizen and the Constitution national 
competition. The outstanding performance of these students against 49 
other schools from across the Nation demonstrated a thorough grasp of 
the fundamental principles embodied in the U.S. Constitution.
  I commend the Waiakea High School students and their teacher, Patrick 
Marquart for their commitment and dedication to learning about the 
freedoms and responsibilities which the Constitution and Bill of Rights 
bestows on us all. The district coordinator, Helen Kobayashi, and the 
State coordinator, Sharon Kaohi also contributed a significant amount 
of time and effort to help the team reach the national finals.
  The We the People program, supported and funded by Congress, is the 
most extensive educational program in the country developed 
specifically 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.
  This program provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain 
an informed perspective of the significance of the U.S. Constitution 
and its place in our history and our lives. I am proud of Waiakea High 
School's achievement in reaching the national finals, and of their 
outstanding performance in the national competition.
  My congratulations to: Elijah Clark, Brienne Colton, Deborah Dacallo, 
Lannis Enriques, Jeffrey Fuke, Chatney Gram, Rhiannon Kauwa, Ian 
Kawamoto, Joy Kobayashi, Janelle Kuroda, Christine Miyasaki, Jill 
Nagashima, Celina Nelson, Shane Okimoto, Brandon Tenn, Malia Uyehara, 
and Kristy Yamamoto.


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