[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL COMPETITION WINNERS, FIRST CONGRESSIONAL 
                         DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, the following students of 
Highland High School, with the aid of their teacher, Steve Seth, have 
received the Unite Five award at the national finals of the We the 
People: The Citizen and the Constitution program. This event took place 
in Washington, DC, where the students competed against classes from all 
over the country and achieved the highest award through their 
demonstration of a complete and comprehensive knowledge and 
understanding of the ideals and values of the American constitutional 
government.
  Influencing over 26.5 million students from elementary to high 
school, the competition is a simulation of an actual congressional 
hearing, in which students have the opportunity to speak as 
constitutional experts before a panel of judges.
  History does not happen in the past, we are experiencing it now. 
These students, by way of their knowledge and outstanding achievement, 
have demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of our Constitution 
and the important role our founders played in the structure of our 
government. They have a strong foundation for citizen involvement in my 
community and in our country.
  I am both proud and honored to recognize these students and their 
teacher not only for their achievement, but for their hard work and 
dedication to something so important.
  Highland High School Students: Michael Alberti, Celina Baca, Desirae 
Brown, Aaron Blackwell, Kenyon Bradley, Christina Davis, Rachel 
Fredman, Iris Garcia, Lucy Gilster, Kegan Godbey, Kori Higgins, Randall 
Holt, Kelsey Jackson, Samuel Martinez, Carri Pence, Roshoan Ross, 
Collin Joseph Spears, Deann Lynn Torres, Barbara Wilson, Cassandra 
Wilson, James Williams, and Ashlee Wright.




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