[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CALEB SMITH

  Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Caleb Smith of Newton, KS. Caleb is the recipient of the 2021-2022 
Kansas principal of the year.
  Caleb has shown outstanding leadership at Newton High School in order 
to earn this award. His passion for the students, working with the 
staff, and creative ideas to enhance technology at the school all 
contributed to this great success. Caleb found out about this honor 
Monday, April 11, following a school scavenger hunt where he walked all 
over the campus to find his students presenting the award to him. 
Superintendent Fred Van Ranken celebrated Caleb saying, ``Mr. Smith has 
done an outstanding job of trying to create an amazing culture at 
Newton High School and within the Newton communities, and it shows. I 
am so happy for Caleb to be recognized at the state level for what he 
and his team are doing at USD 373.''
  This is an honor that Caleb should be immensely proud of. After 
reading through countless quotes from fellow teachers and Newton 
students, it is clear that Caleb has a true passion--and immense 
talent--for teaching our future leaders. This award is a testament to 
all of his hard work in providing outstanding education for all 
students that walk through his classroom. I am ecstatic to hear about 
the impact this great Kansan is having on our future generations. I ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing Caleb Smith of Newton, KS.

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