[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 80 (Monday, June 11, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S6054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATIONS TO LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, I rise today to 
congratulate another class from Lincoln High School in Portland, OR, 
competing in the national finals of the program ``We the People . . . 
The Citizens and the Constitution''. This April, students from Lincoln 
High School placed third among 49 classes in this national competition. 
I had the great pleasure of meeting these impressive young people while 
they were visiting the Capitol, and I am very proud of their efforts. I 
know that they worked diligently to reach the national finals, 
demonstrating a remarkable understanding of the principles and values 
that support our constitutional government.
  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 three-day national competition is modeled after 
hearings in the United States Congress, consisting of oral 
presentations by high school students before a panel of adult judges. 
The student testimony is followed by a period of questioning during 
which the judges probe students for their depth of understanding and 
ability to apply their constitutional knowledge.
  It is extremely important that our young people come to understand 
and appreciate the unique concepts and values which have guided our 
Nation since its inception. These are the young leaders who must guide 
our country's future, and their wisdom must be equal to our country's 
need. Again, I congratulate the student team from Lincoln High School 
and thank each member for their dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm.
  The student team from Lincoln High School consists of: Brett Bell; 
Michael Blank; Ben Brewer; Chris Chamness; Greg Damis-Wulff; Alex 
Dewar; David Dickey-Griffith; Heather Dunlap; Jenni Hamni; Jennifer 
Hill; Scott Huan; Nick Johnson; Kathayoon Khalil; Cali Lanza-Weil; 
Jenelle Milam; Jonathan Pulvers; Julie Rhew; Katie Rose; Andrew 
Rosenthal; Anay Shah; Chris Shay; Rafael Spielman; Jason Trombley; 
Jessica Vandermeer; Oliver Vandermeer; Ben Walsh; Colleen Wearn; and 
with their teacher, Jennifer Vaught.

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