[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 34 (Friday, February 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL'S SUCCESS AT THE MASSACHUSETTS 
                     ``WE THE PEOPLE'' COMPETITION

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 28, 2014

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues in the 
U.S. House of Representatives to join me in congratulating Auburn High 
School for their selection as the state champions at the 2014 
Massachusetts We the People Competition.
  We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution is an innovative 
program designed to educate elementary, middle, and high school 
students about the U.S. Constitution and the founding of our country. 
At the high school level, the lessons prepare students for district, 
state, and national academic competitions, where high school teams 
participate in simulated Congressional hearings.
  On January 25, 2014, 8 schools from across our Commonwealth competed 
in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Massachusetts 
High School State Finals. After a rigorous competition, Auburn High 
School was named the state champions, and the team was awarded the 
opportunity to compete at the national finals in Washington, D.C. this 
April.
  Last month, I was pleased to meet with the bright and enthusiastic 
students competing on the Auburn High School team: Matthew Amiot, 
Connor Aubuchont, Matthew Blais, Erin Breen, John Bylund, Andrew 
Carpenter, Ture Carlson, Elise Cavanaugh, Erin Collins, Christopher 
Cubbedge, Tyler Ducharme, Matthew Frappier, Sarah Gardner, Nicole 
Grabowski, Liam Gribbons, Claire Hutner, Nicholas John, Katherine 
Johnson, Raymond Leo, Jaimee Martin, Jacqueline Matthews, Lillian 
McPherson, Matthew Nelson, Richard Phan, Nicole Plona, Kyle Quitadamo, 
Matthew Rodwill, Alekxis Rojee, Scott Ruane, Bakhtyar Shairani, Camille 
Thomas, Michael Travers, and Jaime Vera. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating these students for their incredible work in mastering 
a number of topics including the foundation of our political system and 
selected contemporary issues. I would also like to recognize teachers 
Vincent Benacchio and Spencer Kennard for their work in mentoring the 
Auburn High School team.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm so proud of Auburn High School's We the People team, 
and wish them the best of luck as they prepare for the national finals. 
Please join me in recognizing the accomplishments of the Auburn High 
School team.

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