[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 54 (Tuesday, May 5, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4374-S4375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




``WE THE PEOPLE . . . THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION'' STATE OF MAINE 
                          COMPETITION WINNERS

  Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise to congratulate Old Orchard 
Beach High School of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, for winning first place 
at the Maine state competition of the ``We the People . . . The Citizen 
and the Constitution'' program, and for their strong effort at the 
national finals which took place here in Washington May 2 through May 
4.
  I am proud that these outstanding young men and women have 
represented my home state. Their participation in the national finals 
is a direct reflection on the tremendous amount of hard work and 
commitment that the Old Orchard Beach students have invested in this 
project. The outstanding members of this class are: Lauren 
Asperschlager, Lucy Coulthard, Chad Daley, Rose Gordon, Krista Knowles,

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Nathan LaChance, Sarah Lunn, Sandra Marshall, Katie McPherson, Cindy 
St. Onge, Sam Tarbox, and Sharon Wilson.
  Also deserving of recognition is their teacher, Mr. Michael 
Angelosante, whose dedication to his students has played an integral 
role in their success. John Drisko, the Congressional District 
Coordinator, and Maine State Coordinator Pam Beal also each have 
contributed a great deal of time and effort to help Old Orchard Beach 
High's team.
  Mr. President, I am pleased that these students as well as others who 
competed from across Maine have increased their knowledge on the topic 
of our nation's governing document, the Constitution. One of the most 
critical components of a democracy is a knowledgeable citizenry. If our 
young people are to grow up to fully participate in their government, 
they must have a sound understanding of both the rights and 
responsibilities that come with citizenship in this great country.
  This program, ``We the People . . . The Citizen and the 
Constitution'', is one innovative way in which we can help provide that 
understanding. Students, in a simulated Congressional hearing, answer 
questions, make arguments and defend positions on a variety of 
contemporary and historical constitutional issues. I am proud that my 
staff in Maine has been involved in this program over the years.
  Again, I am pleased to congratulate the students of Old Orchard Beach 
High School. They are a credit to Maine and have made us proud.

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