[Michlib-l] NEWS RELEASE: MICHIGAN STUDENTS HONORED AT 2016 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

[HSM Conference]

Historical Society of Michigan

5815 Executive Dr.

Lansing, MI 48911

Contact: Nancy Feldbush
(517) 324-1828
 <mailto:feldbush at hsmichigan.org> feldbush at hsmichigan.org

For Immediate Release


 


MICHIGAN STUDENTS HONORED AT 2016 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 2016
National History Day contest, which took place June 12-16, 2016, in College
Park, Md. Seven Michigan students received special honors at this year's
competition.

"The History Day theme for 2016-Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in
History-allowed our students to investigate interesting topics and led them
to produce very creative projects," said Andrea Lorion, State Coordinator
for Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan). "We are proud
of all the hard work and accomplishments of all our students throughout the
History Day program."

Michigan students competing in the National History Day competition
represented several cities, including Ada, Bay City, Bloomfield Hills,
Cassopolis, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Marshall,
Midland, Muskegon, Richland, South Haven, Traverse City and Whitehall.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Mackenzie Brandel from Whitehall High School in Whitehall was selected to
represent Michigan at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
with her exhibit, "Encountering Change: Whitehall Girls' Cross Country, The
Glass Ceiling, and the Power of Sport." Mackenzie was sponsored by coach Jan
Klco.

Daniela Castillo of Traverse City West Middle School in Traverse City,
teacher Brett Graham, was the Special Award recipient for the Junior
Division Latino-American History Award for Junior Paper with her entry,
"Rosario Castellanos: A Journey to Equality Through Self-Expression - An
Essay on Exploration, Encounter and Exchange." 

Ellie DuRussel and Victoria Wooley of Handy Middle School in Bay City,
teacher Bob Pawlak, received the Junior Division Outstanding State Entry
Award, designating them as best-in-state for Junior Group Website with their
entry "World War II War Brides." 

Charles Parsons of Midland High School in Midland, teacher Valentina
Woodcraft, placed fifth in the nation for Senior Individual Website with his
entry "Bypass Odorizer: Stinky Sulfur Smell Saves Lives." Charles also
received the Senior Division Outstanding State Entry Award, designating him
as best-in-state. 

Hannah Lane-Davies of Anne Lape Homeschool in Kalamazoo, teacher Anne Lape,
placed fifth in the nation for Senior Individual Documentary with her entry
"Instant Cure: The Encounter that Changed Psychology." 

Dorris Dagama of Forest Hills Central High School in Grand Rapids, teacher
James Cross, placed tenth in the nation for Senior Individual Website with
her entry "Mike Gorman: Exploration and Exchange in the People's Fight for
the Mentally Ill." 

TEACHER AWARDS

The Patricia Behring Award recognizes two teachers from each state, one at
the junior level and one at the senior level. James Cross from Forest Hills
Eastern Middle School in Ada, Mich., received the junior division award, and
Craig Windt from Bay City Central High School in Bay City, Mich., received
the senior 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.

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 and Amway.
Michigan History Day is an affiliate of National History Day, which was
established in 1974 and offers yearlong academic programs that engage more
than half a million middle- and high-school students around the world
annually.

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