[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 71 (Thursday, June 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
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RECOGNIZING EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACHIEVING FIRST PLACE IN THE 
                 NATIONAL ``WE THE PEOPLE'' COMPETITION

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today to 
congratulate John Calimano and his students at East Brunswick High 
School on earning first place in the nation at the We the People . . . 
The Citizen and the Constitution competition in Washington, D.C. on May 
2 through 4, 1998. This is an exceptional program with an outstanding 
advisor deserving of much acclaim.
  During the national finals of the event, more than 1200 students from 
50 states and the District of Columbia demonstrated their knowledge of 
constitutional principles and their relevance to contemporary issues 
before simulated congressional committees composed of constitutional 
scholars, lawyers, journalists, and government leaders.
  East Brunswick High School has represented New Jersey in the national 
finals of the program for ten consecutive years--every year that this 
prestigious event has been held. They have consistently been recognized 
as an outstanding institution by the program and have set a standard 
for excellence during their tenure. Their knowledge of the material is 
exceptional and their ability to articulate this knowledge is 
impressive. This year, they demonstrated once again that they are among 
our nation's best and brightest.
  Mr. Calimano has been the teacher and advisor for the program at East 
Brunswick High School and has established a remarkable track record in 
his time at the school. The founder of the Institute for Political and 
Legal Education program at the high school, Mr. Calimano's dedication 
and tireless efforts have established a tradition of honor at the 
school. I commend him for all that he has done and wish him much 
success in his future endeavors.
  Congratulations to Mr. Calimano and the members of the National 
Champion team: Mian Azmy, Michael Carr, Daniel Cohen, Michael Cohen, 
Stacie Dubin, Andrea Feit, Naomi Finkelstein, Christian Forsythe, 
Hillary Gallanter, Gina Gancheva, Heather Gerchen, Brett Gursky, Denise 
Heitzenroder, Rachel Katz, Terry Lin, Jonathan Meer, George Mossad, 
Amanda Rosen, Joel Pruce, Niyati Shah, Naseer Siddique, Michael Sturm, 
Robert Thompson, Howard Wachtel, Ari Waldman, Jamie Yonks, and Joanna 
Young. Mr. Speaker, if this outstanding achievement is any indication 
of the future success of these students, America's brightest days are 
truly to come.

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