[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2078]
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 HONORING SPENCER COUNTY STUDENTS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL 
                              HISTORY DAY

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize six 
remarkable students from the Spencer County School System for their 
participation and high achievement in the National History Day 
Competition held last month at the University of Maryland.
  National History Day is an innovative history education program for 
students in grades 6-12 who are interested in improving their 
historical knowledge in a fun and challenging environment. Each year, 
students choose a topic congruent with an annual theme, conduct 
research, then synthesize and analyze their findings into a paper, 
exhibit, documentary or performance. These projects are then evaluated 
at the local, state, and national levels. Finalists from each level 
advance to the next round of competition.
  This year's theme was ``Rights and Responsibilities in History.'' Ten 
Shelby County students, who placed first or second at the state contest 
held at the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort last April, traveled 
to Washington, DC. to compete in the national contest at the University 
of Maryland, June 15-19. Together, they demonstrated great academic 
prowess, teamwork and sportsmanship before a regional audience, 
representing competitive values that make Kentucky proud.
  I would like to commend Maureen McCoy, Paige Walls, Joel Fickel, 
Ashleigh Steever, Chase Thomas and Breisa Baker for their 
accomplishment. I would also like to recognize the effort and support 
of their coaches. I am very proud to represent these students, 
educators and their families.
  I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to join me 
in congratulating these students for their achievement and wish them 
continued success in their promising future years.

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