[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      OUTSTANDING STUDENTS, TEACHER EXCEL IN NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 1996

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work of a number of students and the outstanding 
skills of an exemplary teacher from Bishop, CA who participated in the 
History Day in California competition earlier this year. A number of 
students competed at the local level and then represented Inyo County 
at the California State competition.
  Jenna Beck, who wrote an essay entitled, ``President Anwar Sadat of 
Egypt: A Martyr's Stand for Peace,'' was named as one of two California 
State champions in the category of Junior Historical Research Papers. 
As a result of her selection as a champion, Jenna will be joining other 
students from across the country competing in National History Day, 
sponsored by the Constitutional Rights Foundation, at the University of 
Maryland later this month.
  In addition to Jenna, Elly Hartshorn was the California State 
alternate with her entry entitled, ``California's Little Civil War: The 
Owen Valley Pioneer's Stand for Water.'' Other students representing 
Inyo County were Shannon Linden, Abby Sada, and Nicole Perry.
  Irene Sorensen, who has inspired and guided students in this 
competition for 9 years, was also honored at the California State 
History Day as the first California Constitutional Rights Foundation 
Teacher of Merit for her outstanding commitments to students in 
California.
  Mrs. Sorensen and the fine students who participated in this year's 
competition are a tribute to the excellence of our public school 
system. While these students live in a community of less than 5,000 
people, located 200 miles from a major library or university, they 
completed extensive research in their chosen subject areas and were 
highly competitive with students from large metropolitan areas such as 
Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and our colleagues in 
congratulating Irene Sorensen and her students for their outstanding 
efforts relating to National History Day. It is only fitting that the 
House recognize them for their commitment to excellence and learning.

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