Congratulations to the 18 middle school students who have qualified to compete at the National History Day finals to be held at the University of Maryland from June 11 to 15, 2023. We were thrilled to celebrate our students' achievements at the recent NHD International Awards Ceremony!

Our Eagles have worked tirelessly to complete their project focused on this year's theme "Frontiers in History: People, Places, and Ideas" and will now spend the remaining two months of the school year revising their projects. We wish them all the best! 

Junior Division: Historical Paper

First place: The International Sweethearts of Rhythm: A Frontier Created by the First Interracial All-Women Swing Band by Siena A.
Second place: US Recognition of India: A New Diplomatic Frontier Promoting Democracy, Global Stability & Economic Advancement by Veer B.

Junior Division: Individual Documentary 

First place: Combating Racial Discrimination Barriers: Althea Gibson Crosses the Colour Frontier by Aditi C.
Second place: The Papunya Tula Art Movement: A Captivating Artistic Frontier in Indigenous Australian Dreamings by Maia L.

Junior Division: Group Documentary 

First place: Unveiling the Plight of the South African Rhinoceros: Creating Frontiers Through Challenges and Innovation by Teryn R. and Kayla T.
Third place: Elie Wiesel: Advancing the frontier against racism and hatred by Jai A. and Orson S.
 
Junior Division: Individual Website 

First place: A Case for Loving: A Frontier for Interracial Marriage by Aadya N.
Second place: APOPO Rats: A New Frontier in Explosive Detection by Daniel Y.

Junior Division: Group Website

First place: L.A. Riots of 1992: How Restorative Justice Uplifted Society by Jenny J. and Sebin K.
Third place: The Nightingale of India: A Frontier for Indian Women by Shreya K. and Jia N.

Junior Division: Individual Performance 

First place: The Pecora Commission: A Revolutionary Frontier in Finance by Rhianna F.
Second place:  Josephine Baker: Fame to Hide a Secret Frontier by Sophie W.

Junior Division: Group Performances 

First place: The Rosenwald Schools: Creating New Frontiers in African American Education in the Jim Crow South by Sofie D. and Lia M.

Junior Division: Individual Exhibits 

First place: The Disc Record: A Revolution in Sound by Grace Z.
Second place: All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: A New Frontier For Women to Kick Grass! by Greta B.
Third place: The Battle of Tarawa: The Tide of Things to Come by James N.

Junior Division: Group Exhibits

First place: Friedl Dicker-Brandeis: Creating Emotional Support in Terezin by Yenna C. and Claire L.
Third place: The Survivors of Hiroshima: Rebuilding Life Within a Nuclear Frontier by Koel A. and Aditi R.
Honorable Mention: Japanese Picture Brides: Creating Economic and Social Frontiers in America by Aurum C. and Claire K.