[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 24, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S3846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS FROM CENTURY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, today I had the privilege to meet 
with twelve accomplished students from Century Senior High School in 
Bismarck, ND, who are in town to compete in the national finals of the 
``We the People. . .'' competition. This competition focuses on the 
Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and these students have worked 
hard to reach the national finals.
  These students are Adrienne Buckman, Nicole Elkin, Jessica Fritz, 
Nathan Grenz, Gwen Hobert, Chris Holzer, Reed Hushka, Whitney 
KreingKrairt, Rudie Martinson, Paul Nehring, Grant Neuharth, and Russel 
Pearson. They are ably led by their teacher, Jeff Aas, who also 
deserves credit for the success of the class.
  I am proud of this class and their dedication to this project. The 
Constitution is not just a historical document; it is the basis for our 
entire system of government. The brilliance of the Constitution lies in 
its flexibility which has allowed it to stand the test of time. The 
Bill of Rights is a fundamental part of our national culture and has 
been the basis of freedom principles that have been adopted in other 
countries around the world.
  The knowledge that these students have gained by studying the 
Constitution will serve them well for years to come. Congratulations to 
these outstanding students from my home State.

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