[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 20 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 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

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky.  Madam 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 year 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 2006 theme was ``Taking a Stand.'' Spencer County students, who 
placed first or second at the state contest held at the Kentucky 
History Center in Frankfort last April, traveled to Washington, D.C. to 
compete in the national contest at the University of Maryland, June 15-
19, 2006. 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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