[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 9 (Thursday, February 7, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           MAGGIE L. WALKER GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL OF RICHMOND, VA

 Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, on May 4 through 6, 2002 more than 
1200 students from across the United States will visit Washington, D.C. 
to compete in the national finals of the ``We the People . . .'' The 
Citizen and the Constitution program, administered by the Center for 
Civic Education. ``We the People'' is the most extensive educational 
program in the country developed specifically to educate young people 
about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
  I am proud to announce that the class from Maggie L. Walker 
Governor's School from Richmond will represent the Commonwealth of 
Virginia in this national event. These young Virginians have worked 
diligently to reach the national finals and through their experience 
have gained a deep knowledge and understanding of the fundamental 
principles and values of our constitutional democracy.
  The 3-day national competition is modeled after hearings in the 
United States Congress. The hearings consist of oral presentations by 
high school students before a panel of adult judges on constitutional 
topics. The students' testimony is followed by a period of questioning 
by the judges who probe their depth of understanding and ability to 
apply their constitutional knowledge.
  The class from Maggie L. Walker Governor's School is currently 
conducting research and preparing for their upcoming participation in 
the national competition in Washington, D.C. I wish these young 
``constitutional experts'' the best of luck at the ``We the People . . 
.'' national finals. They represent the future leaders of our 
Nation.

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