[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E863-E864]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL ``WE THE PEOPLE''

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2010

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, in January I recognized students and 
teachers at Tahoma High School for earning first place in the ``We the 
People'' competition.
  Now, Madam Speaker, I'm happy to congratulate those same students and 
teachers for earning the national ``Unit Five Award'' by accruing the 
most points in the fifth unit of the ``We the People'' textbook--a unit 
that expounds on the rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
  The students participated in a three-day academic competition that 
simulates a congressional hearing. Students demonstrate their knowledge 
and skills as they evaluate, take, and defend positions on historical 
and contemporary constitutional issues. Annual surveys consistently 
show that high school students who take part in ``We the People'' 
outperform national samples of high school students participating in 
the National Assessment of Educational Progress political test by at 
least 22%.
  Madam Speaker, the names of these outstanding students from Tahoma 
High School are: Mariah Anderson, Austin Arnold,

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Krzysztof Bieniek, McKenna Blenz, Chad Burgess, Casey Campbell, Matthew 
Cunningham, Wiley Duerson, Robin Hanson, Matthew Herman, John Iatesta, 
David Mahoney, Savannah Marstall, Melissa Moorehead, Tucker Murrey, 
Eric Nucci, Shelby Pelon, Chanse Pierson, Talitha Shiroma, Jordyn 
Sifferman, Karissa Smith, Carolyn Stevens, and Jonelle Thorsheim.
  Also, I want to commend the teacher of the class, Mrs. Gretchen 
Wulfing, who is responsible for preparing these young constitutional 
experts for the National Finals. Also worthy of special recognition: 
Mr. Kathy Hand, the state coordinator, and Mr. Brad Ulrich, the 
district coordinator, who are responsible for implementing the ``We the 
People'' program in the 8th District. I know the ``We the People'' 
organization and the students of the 8th District will continue on the 
path to knowledge and wisdom. Thank you.

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