[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 100 (Tuesday, July 15, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S7434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CHATHAM STUDENTS EXCELL

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, it is a privilege to take this 
opportunity to recognize the impressive accomplishments of students at 
Chatham High School in Massachusetts. A team of these students excelled 
recently against other teams representing schools in all 50 States and 
the District of Columbia in the nationwide finals of the ``We the 
People. * * * The Citizen and the Constitution'' competition. This 
talented and knowledgeable group of students demonstrated their 
expertise on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and were 
recognized above other teams for their superior knowledge on this 
topic.
  These issues are at the heart of our democracy and our constitutional 
system of government. It is gratifying that so many students across the 
country are learning about these issues at an early age.
  The Bill of Rights, in particular, teaches important values about 
individual freedom and responsibility, and is the basis for our most 
precious liberties.
  The students at Chatham High School deserve great credit for their 
achievement. I commend them for their skill and dedication. 
Massachusetts is so proud of them all--Heather Baker, Taylor Brown, 
Jonathan Buck, Lauren D'Elia, Hannah Farnham, Casey Jordan, Joshua 
Lamoureux, Jill Matteson, Nathan Miller, Allison Morris, Nalinee 
Murphy, Douglas Smith-Elion, Rebecca Spencer, and Joseph Thonus. Also, 
I commend the superb leadership of their teacher, Tom Flaherty.

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