WASHINGTON'S NATIONAL HISTORY DAY CONTEST WINNERS
TACOMA – May 20 –The Washington State
Historical Society, organizers for Washington's National History Day (NHD) contest,
announce this year’s Washington History Day contest
winners. Winners advance to the NHD contest June 13-18 –at University of Maryland. NHD is an
educational contest with awards of varying value for scholarships.
Working individually or in groups, junior (grades 6-8) and senior (grades 9-12)
division students selected a topic related to this year’s theme, ‘The Individual
in History: Actions and Legacies’.
Students were asked to research someone in history whose decisions ignited a change or
contributed to an event or cause. Many individuals in history were not famous—or
infamous—and their names are lost to history. Often, these individuals played significant
roles in the course of human events. This topic presented students with many opportunities
to explore history and to learn to use a wide range of primary and secondary sources.
The Washington State History Day contest was held April 25 at Green River Community College.
The finalists below, with their winning category above their names, will participate in the
National History Day Contest, June 13-18 –in Maryland at University of Maryland, presenting
their project below in italics:
Junior Individual Documentary
• Nolan Henry, Jesse Owens: An American Hero, Shahala Middle School, Vancouver
Senior Individual Documentary
• Nathan Maris, J. Harlen Bretz and the Great Missoula Flood: An Individual and His Radical Geologic Theory, International Community School, Kirkland
Junior Group Documentary
• Miranda Lan, Calandra Hamilton, Eleanor Roosevelt: Prominence Achieved Through Altruistic Actions, Wy’east Middle School, Vancouver
Senior Group Documentary
• Anand Raghuraman, Tian Kisch, Raluca Ifrim, Jonas Salk: The Man Who Saved the Children, Redmond High School, Redmond
Junior Individual Exhibit
• Trevor Consoliver, John Davison Rockefeller: America's Most Hated Businessman and Most Beloved Philanthropist, Sequim Middle School, Sequim
Senior Individual Exhibit
• Kelsie Haakenson, Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps: Improving the Nation While Improving Themselves, Leota Junior High, Woodinville
Junior Group Exhibit
• Vita Shubin, Arthi Narayanan, Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Radical Revolutionist, Redmond Junior High, Redmond
Senior Group Exhibit
• Shelby Woods, Emily Molstad, Manny Estacio, Michael Gant, Roger Baldwin and the ACLU: Defending the Individual Since 1920, Bethel High School, Spanaway
Junior Individual Performance
• Simone Prince-Eichner, Justitia Omnibus: Clarence Earl Gideon and the Right to Counsel for the Poor - Changing History from Behind Bars, Prince Home School, Lummi Island
Senior Individual Performance
• Abby Burlingame, Jessie Benton Fremont: Shrewd Strategist, Compassionate Wife, International Community School, Kirkland
Junior Group Performance
• Vanessa Bliley, Saige Hawthorne, Madisen Phillips, Marian Anderson: The Voice that Challenged the Nation, Wy’east Middle School, Vancouver
Senior Group Performance
• Libby Zorn, Emma Tremblay, Alexandra Drury, Monisha Gulabani, Finding a Fresh Angle: How Nellie Bly's Adventurous Exploits Transcended Women's Societal Rules, International Community School, Kirkland
Junior Historical Paper
• Samvit Jain, Leader and Spokesman for a People in Exile: Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, Redmond Junior High, Redmond
Senior Historical Paper
• Kevin Cacabelos, Bobby's Big Win: Robert F. Kennedy's Impact and Influence during the Battle of Oxford, Seattle Preparatory School, Seattle
Junior Website
• Jon Fortescue, Commodore Perry: Big Gun Diplomacy and the Opening of Japan, McKnight Middle School, Renton
Senior Website
• Alene Holmberg, Mao Zedong: Ruthless Autocrat or Illustrious Savior?, Canyon Park Junior High, Bothell
History Day is a nationally acclaimed education program that challenges students to become
historians, explorers, investigators and leaders. A highly regarded national academic challenge,
more than 700,000 students and 40,000 teachers participate in History Day nationwide. It
is Washington’s fastest growing social studies enrichment programs, with more than 5,000
students participating statewide last year.
History Day promotes the study of history by engaging students and teachers in the excitement
of historical inquiry and creative presentation. History Day reinforces classroom teaching
by rewarding students of all abilities for their scholarship, individual initiative and
cooperative learning.
For more information on History Day, visit www.WashingtonHistory.org/HistoryDay.
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About National History Day
History Day is a nationally acclaimed education program that challenges students to become
historians, explorers, investigators and leaders. A highly regarded national academic challenge,
more than 700,000 students and 40,000 teachers participate in History Day nationwide. It is
of Washington’s fastest growing social studies enrichment programs, with more than 5,000
students participating statewide last year.History Day promotes the study of history by
engaging students and teachers in the excitement of historical inquiry and creative
presentation. History Day reinforces classroom teaching by rewarding students of all abilities
for their scholarship, individual initiative and cooperative learning. For more information on
History Day, visit www.WashingtonHistory.org/HistoryDay.
About the
Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum, flagship of the Washington State Historical Society, is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off 1-5. The Washington State History Museum presents exhibits, programs and events that bring Washington's history to life. The Washington State Historical Society has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and vividly presenting Washington's rich and varied history since 1891.
HOURS - Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., with extended hours and FREE admission every third Thursday from 2 - 8 p.m. The Museum is open Sunday noon – 5 p.m.
ADMISSION - $25 for families (two adults and up to four children); $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, age 60
and above; $6 for students and military with valid ID; children, age 5 and below, and members are always
FREE.
CONTACT – 1-888-BE THERE, www.WashingtonHistory.org
Media Contact:
Kimberly Adams, public relations coordinator
Washington State History Museum
253-798-5877