[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 45 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   PAYING TRIBUTE TO ALAMOSA HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN 
                          GOVERNMENT STUDENTS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 1, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to a truly talented class of students from Alamosa, 
Colorado. The students from teacher Buckley Bangert's Advanced 
Placement American Government class recently competed in an annual 
competition that teaches high school students about the Constitution. 
These motivated students have taken an active interest in our country's 
political process, and I would like to join my colleagues here today in 
recognizing their tremendous achievements before this body of Congress.
   Alamosa High School Advanced Placement Government students studied 
for months to prepare for their roles as constitutional expert 
witnesses in simulated congressional hearings. Students addressed 
issues such as the development and expansion of the Bill of Rights, and 
the historical and philosophical ideas that underlie the Constitution. 
The students placed first in the district competition, and tied for 
fourth place at the State competition. The Alamosa students' prowess 
and extensive knowledge attracted the attention of the State judges, 
who extolled the team for achieving one of the highest scores for a 
first time attempt at the State level.
   Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor the students from Alamosa 
High School for their remarkable achievements in the constitutional 
competition. The dedication of the students and their teacher, Buckley 
Bangert, are certainly commendable, and it is with great pleasure I 
recognize them today before this body of Congress and this nation. I 
wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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