[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 25, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        COMMENDING EIGHTH GRADE HISTORY TEACHER CARLYJANE WATSON

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                            HON. DAVE WELDON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 1995
  Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend history 
teacher Carlyjane Watson and her eighth grade class at Bourne High 
School in Bourne, MA. They marked the 50th anniversary of the end of 
World War II in a most creative and informative way.
  The class held a ``Living History Forum'' where each of the students 
contacted relatives and neighbors who had served during World War II to 
learn about their firsthand experiences. This was an innovative way to 
introduce the students to the wealth of historical knowledge found in 
their own community.
  This program was a fitting tribute to all Americans who made great 
sacrifices during World War II. It also allowed students to get a 
lesson in history directly from those who made it. This ``Living 
History Forum'' allowed the students to gain a better understanding of 
both the factors that lead to the war and the immense courage of those 
who experience it.
  This is sure to leave a lasting impression on both the students and 
those who shared their experiences. It is a fitting tribute to those 
who sacrificed so that we might continue to live free. Mrs. Watson is 
to be commended for her innovative way of making history come alive for 
all of those involved.


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