Press Release - National History Day – California (NHD-CA)
Champions Honored at NHD-CA State Contest
ROCKLIN, CA – May 7, 2017
After months of intensive research and success at district & county-level competitions, champions were recognized at the 2017 National History Day – CA State Contest. The 1,428 students who participated in the contest represent 272 schools from 29 counties.
Champions Honored at NHD-CA State Contest
ROCKLIN, CA – May 7, 2017
After months of intensive research and success at district & county-level competitions, champions were recognized at the 2017 National History Day – CA State Contest. The 1,428 students who participated in the contest represent 272 schools from 29 counties.
Each fall more than 600,000 students nationwide begin the year-long National History Day program. Students begin by creating projects in the classroom and some move on to compete in a series of history contests progressing from district to county, and then on to the state contest. Participating students choose their own topics of study and connect it to a theme. This year’s theme is Taking a Stand in History. National History Day students research historic documents and artifacts, conduct oral histories, search the Internet and libraries for information on their topic, and travel to historic sites. They present their work in a variety of ways including: museum-type exhibits, documentaries, websites, original performances, posters, or traditional research papers. In California more than 40,000 students participate in National History Day each year. Thirty-six of the 800 entries (comprising 64 students) who competed at the NHD-CA contest will advance to the National History Day competition and represent California at the National competition which takes pace in Maryland, June 10-15, 2017.
More than 240 historians, educators, and other professionals evaluated the students work at the NHD-CA competition. Students were also awarded prizes which were donated by sponsors.
Five educators were named the NHD-CA Teachers of the Year for their dedication towards helping students grow in their interest and knowledge of history and the promotion of NHD on their campuses. The winners are:
· Senior Division Teacher of the Year: Dan Hynes, San Bernardino County, Upland High
· Junior Division Teacher of the Year: Theresa Flanders, Monterey County, Los Arboles Middle
· Elementary Division Teacher of the Year: Jordan Einbinder, San Diego, Solana Ranch Elementary
· Rookies of the Year: Jason Carpenter & Rachel Ambrose, Sonoma County, Analy High
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For More Information or to contact students for interviews or photos:
Craig Irish, State Coordinator
State Coordinator NHD-CA
(916) 803-5682
Whitney Olson
State Coordinator NHD-CA
(707) 849-3503
The Sacramento County Office of Education runs National History Day – CA in partnership with county coordinators from throughout the state.
