[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9684]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL AND THE CAPITOL HILL CHALLENGE

 Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the efforts 
of Natasha Olsonawski, a teacher at Laramie High School in Laramie, WY, 
along with Traci Gardner and Cassandra Shotkoski, both Laramie High 
School seniors graduating this month. All three participated in the 
Capitol Hill Challenge, a nationwide stock market game to test 
participants' knowledge of our financial markets and ability to save 
and invest wisely. I am proud to say that the team from Laramie High 
School finished seventh in this national competition, and first among 
Western states.
  Under the direction of Mrs. Olsonawski, Traci and Cassandra studied 
financial statements and newspaper articles to create a winning 
investment strategy. More importantly, they gained valuable experience 
about personal finance that will be useful throughout their lives. As 
an accountant, I understand the importance of knowing how to balance a 
checkbook, establish a good credit record, and achieve a secure 
financial future. It is encouraging to know that our nation's young 
people are learning these skills too, and using them in their daily 
lives.
  I congratulate the team from Laramie for their hard work. I also wish 
Traci and Cassandra good luck in their future endeavors.

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