NHD, also known as National History Day, is a well known program that allows students to learn more about historical experiences and topics. Students select a historical topic they feel is related to the annual theme—this year’s being Revolution, Reaction, and Reform—and conducting various amounts of research to better their project. Choosing from a paper, exhibit board, performance, documentary, or a website, they choose what they feel would best execute their topic.
Toward the end teachers are expected to choose two projects from each category, giving them the chance to move onto the county level. During this stage judges inspect each project and grade them off of a rubric. They discuss and question the presenter, trying to get to know their project better, finding out what place would best fit their project.
The following people were able to move on to the county level:
Audrey Hu (8), Elizabeth Henry (8), Liam Parker (8), Audrey Aubel (8) Adriana Campos (8) and Madelyn Sevener (8), Ana Grigoletti Domit (8)
When asked about their experiences they stated the following:
Audrey Hu said, “I felt like I executed my project pretty good. I wanted to get it over with but I was excited to see my friends and other people’s exhibits. Around 5 minutes before I got really nervous but it was a fun experience.”
Elizabeth Henry said, “I’m usually very nervous for interviews like this one but I had worked really hard on my website and I was extremely prepared so my answers came out naturally. I am glad I was able to experience a unique but educational event. My favorite part was the award ceremony because I was able to await my award, and also share the experience with my friends.”
Ana Domit said, “I feel like I did a good job. I could’ve done better but I am happy with how it turned out. I was looking forward to the experience but I did get pretty nervous.”
Adriana Campos and Madelyn Sevener said, “We were both extremely excited when we found out we were chosen to move on. We spent a lot of time working on our project and preparing, so getting the news that we moved on and placed was amazing. We learned a lot from the experience and it was an honor being able to make it this far. ”
Moving on is a tough challenge and requires a lot of work and perseverance, spanning over various months and quarters to get to this point. Congrats to everyone who was able to participate and move on.