[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 21 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E256]
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                   TRIBUTE TO DENVER EAST HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2007

  Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Denver's East High 
School for winning the ``We the People'' state competition on December 
13, 2006. These students will represent Colorado in the national 
finals, held in Washington, DC on April 28-30, 2007.
  This fantastic program seeks to develop the civic understanding of 
our nation's elementary, middle, and high school students. Each year 
competitions are held across the country, with students demonstrating 
their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
  After months of preparation, the students of East will represent the 
State of Colorado at the national competition, ``testify'' before a 
panel of judges, and display their knowledge of American government and 
history.
  I am so proud to have these students representing the First 
Congressional District and the entire state of Colorado. I wish them 
luck in the national finals, and look forward to welcoming them to 
Washington.
  I want to personally recognize the participating students, including 
Caitlin Bell, Tucker Larson, Tessa Caudle, Sean McCarthy, Mats Engdahl, 
Manon Scales, Dan Aschkinasi, Matt Valeta, Catie Gliwa, Brian McQuinn, 
Katrina Sondermann, Tyler Castle, Davis Wert, Kaitlyn Randol, Mackenzie 
Gilchrist, Carlo Davis, Morgan Hall, Tim Hambidge, Emery Donovan, 
Rachel Banks, Rye Finegan, Charlie Fine, Michelle Murphy, Taylor Jones, 
Alexa Morrill, Max Viski-Hanka, Sam Keene, and Marissa Latta. 
Additionally, I would like to congratulate Kathy Callum, the principal 
of East, teacher Susan McHugh, and Loyal Darr, who coordinates the ``We 
the People'' program in Denver and is a tireless advocate for civic 
education.

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