[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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