[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 24, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S5113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, from April 29 to May 1, 2006, approximately 
1,200 students from across the country participated in the national 
finals competition of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, 
an educational program developed to educate young people about the U.S. 
Constitution and Bill of Rights. The We the People Program is 
administered by the Center for Civic Education and funded by the U.S. 
Department of Education through an act of Congress.
  During the 3-day competition, students from all 50 States 
demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of constitutional 
principles. The students testified before a panel of judges in a 
congressional hearing simulation focusing on constitutional topics. I 
am pleased to announce that Incline High School from Incline Village, 
NV, received the Western Region Award.
  I had the chance to meet these bright young students from Incline 
High while they were here in Washington, DC. Of the many groups from 
Nevada that I have met with, I have rarely been asked such intelligent 
and thoughtful questions. I was impressed with their interest and 
knowledge of complex constitutional issues. These young students are an 
example of the future of America, and they should be commended for 
their hard work.
  Mr. President, the names of these outstanding students from Incline 
High School are as follows: Kent Bergantz, Roxanne Casselberry, Dan 
Driver, Julie Gregory, Amy Hanna, Andrew Herr, Annie Horton, Alisa 
Johansson, Taylor Lane, Cara Langsfeld, Stephen McKay, Scott Nikkel, 
Courtney Pennacchio, Mia Perhacs, Tony Ring, Cara Sheehan, Ryan 
Spizman, Lara St. John, Christin Thompson, Shea Wickland, Alethia 
Williams, and Carly Wood.
  I would also like to commend the teacher of the class, Milt Hyams, as 
well as the State coordinator, Marcia Stribling, and the district 
coordinators, Daniel Wong and Shane Piccinini, who have donated their 
time and energy to prepare these students for the national finals 
competition. Without the hard work and dedication of these individuals, 
our students would have missed an amazing learning experience.
  Mr. President and my colleagues in the Senate, please join me in 
congratulating these young constitutional experts for their outstanding 
achievement.

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