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Dr. Cathy Gorn and President Barack Obama

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY RECEIVES THE 2011 NATIONAL HUMANITIES MEDAL AT THE WHITE HOUSE!

On February 13, 2012 at 1:45pm, National History Day received a citation from the President. The First Lady was also present at the ceremony.

WATCH THE CEREMONY, FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.

 

HISTORY DAY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS HONORED AT STATE HOUSE ON JANUARY 30

The Maryland Humanities Council is proud to announce that eight outstanding Maryland students who earned honors at the annual National History Day competition in June 2011, as well as the 2011 Patricia Behring History Day Teachers of the Year, received commendations in the General Assembly on Monday, January 30, 2012. The honorees had the opportunity to meet many of their elected officials before being recognized during the evening session of the House of Delegates and the Senate. Photos are posted on the Maryland History Day Facebook page. Members of the General Assembly congratulate:

 

Ethan McComb, a student at Plum Point Middle School in Calvert County, received a gold medal for his exhibit titled “The Marshall Plan:  America’s Soft Power Diplomacy Saves Europe from Economic and Political Chaos Following World War II.”  His teacher was Merry Ellen Fallica.  

 

Michael Keen, a Montgomery County homeschool student taught by Christine Keen, received a bronze medal for his paper “Lost Opportunities for Peace:  Vietnam, 1945-1950.”

 

Emily Galik, a student at Marriotts Ridge High in Howard County, received the outstanding state entry award for her exhibit titled “Patients or Prisoners?  Dorothea Dix and the Debate Surrounding the American Asylum Movement.”  Emily’s exhibit was also displayed at the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) conference in October 2011. Her teacher was Richard Malt.

 

Maria Viera, a student at Mayfield Woods Middle School in Howard County, received the outstanding state entry award for her web site titled “The Cuban Missile Crisis.”  Her teachers were James McVey, Charla Phillips, and Tim Grafton.

 

Camila Uechi, a student at Bullis School in Montgomery County, received a scholarship to Chaminade University in Hawaii for her web site titled, “ The Bay of Pigs:  A Diplomatic Turning Point.”  Her teacher was Sara Romeyn.

 

Kane Herrick, also a student at Bullis School in Montgomery County, was a finalist with his web site, “Iran Hostage Crisis:  America’s Failed Diplomacy.”  His teacher was Sara Romeyn. 

 

Duncan Rheingans-Yoo, a student at Oakland Mills Middle School in Howard County, was a finalist with his paper, “Post War Korea:  Negotiations, Impact, and Korea Today.” His teachers were Karen Saunderson and Kathleen Quinn.

 

Alexandra La Pierre, a student at Broadneck High School in Anne Arundel County, had her exhibit displayed at the National Museum of American History.  Her exhibit was titled “Diplomacy of Appeasement:  The Munich Agreement of 1938.”  Alexandra’s teacher was Traci Anderson.

 

Rebecca Castle, a teacher at Isaac Gourdine Middle School in Prince George’s County, received the Patricia Behring Middle School History Day Teacher of the Year Award in 2011.

 

Amie Sanner, a teacher at Calvert High School in Calvert County, received the Patricia Behring High School History Day Teacher of the Year Award in 2011. 

 

National History Day 2011 Awards

This year we are proud to announce Maryland's first gold medalist, Ethan McComb, for his Junior Individual Exhibit.  Michael Keen, a Montgomery County Student, brought home a bronze medal in the Senior Papers Category.  Other students received honors for thier work. View a complete list of winners and honorees on our 2011 winners page.

For links to samples of recent Press Articles about Maryland History Day, visit the News & Resources portion of our website. Thank you.

'NHD Works' Evaluation Released

National History Day has just released a national, multi-year evaluation of the 30-year-old program, conducted by an independent firm (Rockman et al.). The findings demonstrated that:

  • NHD students outperform their non-NHD peers on state standardized tests in multiple subjects, including reading, science and math, as well as social studies.
  • NHD students learn 21st century college- and career-ready skills and are strong critical thinkers and better writers.
  • Participation in NHD has a positive impact and increases engagement among all students, including those whose interest in academic subjects may wane in high school.

To view electronic versions of the Key Findings Brochure, Executive Summary (12 pages), Full Report (50 pages), or visit the NHD Works website.

Maryland Student Wins History Channel Award

Congratulations to Catherine Troup of who won the History Channel Award at National History Day for best entry tied to a historic site. Click here to see a video of Catherine after receiving her award, and check out her award-winning website at www.brooklynbridgeaworldwonder.com/index.html.

Maryland History Day 2010 Contest Winners

Maryland's state and national contest winners are at www.mdhc.org/programs/maryland-history-day/history-day-archive/winners/, including outstanding teachers honored at the state contest. You'll see a wide range of topics that our student researchers explored.

Maryland History Day State Contest Programs
The 2010 and 2009 editions are on the Contest Programs page--a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about Maryland History Day.