[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8047-S8048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          TRIBUTE TO NOKOMIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, NEWPORT, ME

 Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President I would like to recognize the 
outstanding work being done by both students and faculty at Nokomis 
Regional High School in Newport, ME.
  What is happening at Nokomis is truly exciting. Students and faculty, 
in their commitment to educational excellence, are making vital links 
between the classroom and the world around them. Whether in clubs that 
foster an appreciation for wildlife, testifying before legislative 
committees, conducting research for State agencies, or helping to save 
the black tern, Nokomis students are already making a positive 
difference in the world while at the same time gaining valuable skills 
and knowledge.
  Nothing mankind does occurs in a vacuum--neither should our 
education. It is important that students and educators alike have a 
strong feel for how knowledge gained today can have a direct impact on 
the world of tomorrow. It is not simply enough to memorize 
information--you must also know why the information is important, and 
how it can be used for the betterment of our world.
  It is clear that the students and faculty at Nokomis High School have 
positioned themselves at the forefront of this philosophy. Educators at 
Nokomis should be acclaimed for nurturing a love for learning; students 
deserve credit for opening themselves to the opportunities presented to 
them. All are to be commended for innovative and pro-active approaches 
to education. They are giving all of us perhaps the greatest gift of 
all--the chance for a brighter future, and a better world for 
generations to come.
  The importance of what is happening at Nokomis cannot be overstated, 
particularly in an age which will increasingly require skilled and 
knowledgeable professionals in a wide variety of fields. In particular, 
scientists with an environmental background will be in great demand as 
the strain on the world's resources increases with global population. 
Indeed, efforts at Nokomis are an ideal model for others to follow, and 
I would encourage anyone in the field of education to look closely at 
what is being done at Nokomis.
  Education is a top priority to me as a United States Senator, and I 
want to thank the students and faculty of [[Page S8048]] Nokomis High 
School for setting the standard by which educational initiatives should 
be judged. I believe that as the Nation charts a course for education, 
we need look no further than Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, 
ME as a shining example of our goals.


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