[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12612]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        CIVIC EDUCATION IN IDAHO

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I would like to recognize the 
dedicated efforts of the students at Orofino High School who came to 
Washington to represent Idaho in the finals of the annual We the 
People: The Citizen and the Constitution Program.
  The national finals include a hearing which gives the students the 
opportunity to apply their specialized learning in history, social 
studies, government, and civics during ``testimony'' before a panel of 
judges. As they use their newly gained knowledge of the Constitution 
and the Bill of Rights to examine, counter, and defend issues facing 
America today, students come to appreciate the timeless nature of this 
great document. This experience gives young people the opportunity to 
apply civic values to real-life challenges and serves them in whatever 
they choose to do after they graduate from high school.
  Orofino High School was excellently represented by Jennifer Cluck, 
Justin Haag, Gary Hardin, George Korbel, Nathan LeBaron, Ryan Lundgren, 
Madison Morrow, Eric Petersen, Jessica Robbeloth, Ashley Roshitsh, 
Capri Savage, Kelsey Stemrich, and Bret Zender.
  Cindy Wilson, the teacher who prepared these exceptional students, 
deserves recognition for her tremendous efforts. Also worthy of special 
recognition is Peter Kavouras, the State coordinator, who is among 
those responsible for implementing the We the People Program in my 
State.
  Idahoans can be proud of the growth of civic virtue in their young 
people. As they look beyond themselves to the realm of the public good, 
Idaho and America will benefit as these individuals develop into 
responsible, intelligent citizens who practice discernment in judgment 
in matters of concern to our State and Nation. In the future, these 
student citizens will be more inclined to exhibit leadership faithful 
to the ideals upon which our country was built and consonant with the 
notions of liberty, freedom, justice, and rule of law.

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