[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S5222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 
                                 AWARDS

 Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate the 
2006 recipients of the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Awards. 
These prestigious awards, commonly called the EDies, are presented each 
year to individuals and schools who demonstrate the highest level of 
excellence in education.
  The recipients of the EDies are chosen based on certain criteria, 
including student achievement, leadership, and decisionmaking; 
community and parental involvement; school climate, curriculum, and 
instruction; and the teaching and learning process. I am proud to 
recognize the 34 individuals, 3 schools, 1 department, and 1 school 
board who will receive this distinctive honor on June 10, 2006.
  The EDies awarded in various categories, including school board, 
principal, and superintendent of the year, as well as schools of 
excellence at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In 
addition, individuals are recognized for their contributions in 
specific subject areas, such as social studies, music, and business 
education. There is also an award in memory of New Hampshire's own 
Christa McAuliffe, whom we lost 20 years ago as she courageously 
embarked on her journey to be the first teacher in space.
  As an elected official, parent, and former student of the New 
Hampshire public school system, I have had the opportunity to meet and 
learn from many educators across the Granite State, including some of 
this year's award recipients. Their dedication to providing students 
with the tools they need to become productive and engaged citizens is 
commendable and the basis for the superior achievement of New 
Hampshire's schools. I am personally grateful to the teachers at every 
level of my own education who provided me with the guidance necessary 
to succeed.
  The EDies provide us with an opportunity to acknowledge the 
tremendous contributions of our State's educational community. I am 
pleased to recognize them here today and to convey the gratitude of my 
State for the role each of this year's recipients have played in the 
lives of New Hampshire's children.
  Mr. President, I ask that the list of the 2006 New Hampshire 
Excellence in Education Award winners and school finalists be printed 
in the Record.
  The list follows.


      2006 New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award Recipients

       Rebecca Albert, Deborah Boisvert, Norma J. Bursaw, Marcia 
     B. Connors, Meoghan B. Cronin, Richard Dunning, James N. 
     Elefante, Nancy Frantz Clough, Kathleen Frick, CarolAnn 
     Gregorious, Kimberly Kenney, Phillip K. Martin, Kathleen C. 
     McCabe, Carole A. Smart, Emily K. Spear, Linda A. Vincent, 
     Bruce R. Wheeler, David Alcox, Gregg M. Brighenti, Jaffrey 
     Caron, W. Michael Cozort, Elizabeth M. Curran, Carol A. 
     Dupuis, Mary E. Fay, Deborah Franzoni, Rick Glatz, Esther 
     Kennedy, Lisa MacLean, Dr. Dennise Maslakowski, Thomas Prive, 
     Deanne Soderberg, Gregory S. Superchi, Richard C. Walter, 
     Jr., Doris E. Williams.
       Academy of Learning and Technology: Nashua High School 
     North, Pennichuck Middle School Technology Department, 
     Lafayette Regional School, Oyster River Coop. School Board.


                       Secondary School Finalists

       Goffstown High School, Pembroke Academy, Prospect Mountain 
     High School.


                        Middle School Finalists

       Indian River School, Oyster River Middle School.


                      Elementary School Finalists

       Hollis Primary and Upper Elementary School, South 
     Londonderry Elementary School.

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