    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
    [Senate]
    [Page S1338]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES

     Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, since 2010, I have sponsored a
    State of the Union essay contest for Vermont high school students. This
    contest gives students in my State the opportunity to articulate what
    issues they would prioritize if they were President of the United
    States.
      This is the contest's 15th year, and I would like to congratulate the
    nine volunteer judges who helped choose the contest winners and
    finalists. The contest relies on its committed team of judges. The
    judges take time to review each essay and evaluate the diversity in
    writing that engages students and will benefit them for years to come.
    The judges' willingness to participate in this project reflects their
    dedication to both the students and our State, and for that, I
    graciously thank them.
      The judges include:

           Andrew Chobanian of Oxbow High School--participant for 3
         years
           Jason Gorczyk of Milton High School--participant for 12
         years
           Krista Huling of South Burlington High School--participant
         for 12 years
           Robert Jackson Randolph Technical Career Center--
         participant for their first year
           Krystal Melendez of North Country Union High School--
         participant for their first year
           Mary Schell of White River Valley School--participant for 3
         years
           Terri Vest of Twinfield Union School--participant for 15
         years
           Robert Walls-Thumma of North Country Union High School--
         participant for their first year
           Caroline Zeilenga of Randolph Technical Career Center--
         participant for their first year

      I am very proud to enter the State of the Union Essay Contest judges
    into the Congressional Record to recognize their contributions.

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