[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
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                   CONGRATULATIONS POLSON HIGH SCHOOL

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                             HON. RICK HILL

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 1997

  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, on April 26-28, 1997, more than 1,200 students 
from 50 States and the District of Columbia will be in Washington, DC, 
to compete in the national finals of the We the People * * * The 
Citizen and the Constitution program. I am proud to announce that the 
class from Polson High School will represent my State of Montana. These 
young scholars have worked diligently to reach the national finals by 
winning local competitions in their home State.
  The distinguished members of the team representing Montana are: Erin 
Alcorn, Tracee Basler, Shawna Briney, Claire Brownell, John Brueggeman, 
Sierra Carlson, Toberta Dickson, Rick Donaldson, Ruth Fouty, Megan 
Gran, Kristi Greenwood, Chandra Hermanson, Eric Hogenson, Haydee 
Huntley, Katie Leonard, Liz Liebschutz, Lori Longin, B.J. Mazurek, 
Jamie McOmber, Shannon Meeks, Celeste Olsen, Curtis Owen, Dave 
Robinson, Trena Shima, Heidi Trytten.
  I also would like to recognize their teacher, Bob Hilsop who deserves 
much of the credit for the success of the team. The State coordinator, 
Sue Suiter, 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 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.
  The We the People * * * program provides an excellent opportunity for 
students to gain an informed perspective on the significance of the 
U.S. Constitution and its place in our history and our lives. I wish 
these students the best of luck in the national finals and look forward 
to their continued success in the years ahead. Keep up the good work 
Polson High School.

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