[Michlib-l] NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Students Honored at 2014 National History Day

Thu Jun 19 12:25:49 EDT 2014

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For Immediate Release: June 19, 2014

Michigan Students Honored at 2014 National History Day

COLLEGE PARK, Md.-Michigan students were among the thousands of participants
from across the United States and several territories competing in the 2014
National History Day Contest, which took place June 15 - 19, 2014, in
College Park, Md.

"This year's theme-Rights and Responsibilities in History-was a wonderful
platform for our students to examine some interesting subjects," said Tamara
Barnes, State Coordinator for Michigan History Day (National History Day in
Michigan). "We are very proud of the work presented by our students
throughout the History Day program."

Michigan students competing in the National History Day competition
represented several cities, including Ada, Ann Arbor, Bay City, Grand
Rapids, Gobles, Holland, Kalamazoo, Owosso, South Haven, Traverse City, Troy
and Whitehall.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Mariah Olsson from Montague School in Montague, Mich., was selected to
represent Michigan at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
with her exhibit, "Exploiting A Culture, Exploding the Land: Nuclear Testing
in the Marshall Islands." Mariah was sponsored by Jan Klco.

Caroline Yapp of Hackett Catholic High School in Kalamazoo, parent Petra
Jodelis, placed fifth in the nation for Senior Individual Exhibit with her
entry "Men Behind Barbed Wire: Rights of POWs During World War II and the
Geneva Convention." Yapp also received the Senior Division Outstanding State
Entry Award, designating her as best-in-state.

Katie Chung, Lauren Wojciechowski and Kellie Zhou, of Forest Hills Northern
Middle School in Grand Rapids, teacher Mary Beth McMahon, placed sixth in
the nation for Junior Group Exhibit with their entry "Ellis Island: The
Right to a Right Start." Chung, Wojciechowski and Zhou also received the
Immigration History Award.

Alex Vonhof of Kazoo School in Kalamazoo, teacher Robert Bradford, placed
eighth in the nation for Junior Papers with his entry "Plessey v. Ferguson
Court Case of 1896." Vonhof also received the Junior Division Outstanding
State Entry Award, designating him as best-in-state.

TEACHER AWARDS

The Patricia Behring Award recognizes two teachers from each state, one at
the junior level and one at the senior level. Traci Welch from Hancock High
School in Hancock, Mich., received the senior division award, and Abby Kuhn
from Ann Arbor Learning Community in Ann Arbor, Mich., received the junior
division award. The teachers selected have shown outstanding creativity,
commitment, and inspiration in developing student interest in history. Each
teacher will receive a cash award of $500 in honor of their contributions to
history education through the National History Day program.

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National History Day in Michigan-known statewide as Michigan History Day-is
an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan, the state's
oldest cultural organization. Major sponsors of Michigan History Day are the
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Meijer Inc., the Richard and Helen DeVos
Foundation, and Amway.

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The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural
organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and
explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses
on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming,
and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote
Michigan's rich history.

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For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit
<http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at
<mailto:hsm at hsmichigan.org> hsm at hsmichigan.org.

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The Historical Society of Michigan

5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911

Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370

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Contact: 
Tamara Barnes

barnes at hsmichigan.org

(517) 324-1828

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Mariah Olsson with her exhibit showcased at the National Museum of American
History.

(Contact HSM for a hi-res version of this photo.)

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Caroline Yapp placed fifth in the nation for Senior Individual Exhibit and
won best-in-state.
(Contact HSM for a hi-res version of this photo.)

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Kellie Zhou, Katie Chung and Lauren Wojciechowski placed sixth in the nation
for Junior Group Exhibit and won a special award for immigration history.
(Contact HSM for a hi-res version of this photo.)

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National History Day in Michigan-known statewide as Michigan History Day-is
an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan, the state's
oldest cultural organization. Major sponsors of Michigan History Day are the
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Meijer Inc., the Richard and Helen DeVos
Foundation, and Amway.

This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on
historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's
history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the
subject line.

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