National History Day insights from NHDAZ teacher Stacey Trepanier

 Stacey Trepanier, NHD teacher extraordinaire, writes about the program and her son Grant, "NHD 2026 is a wrap. A fantastic journey. I am truly lucky to work with such amazing students, be supported by awesome parents and blessed to have Grant Trepanier by my side copiloting this wild ride!"

The Historical League is proud to support the incredible National History Day program!

Note Thanvi Voruganti and Dorothy Zhou placed Senior Group Documentary Finalist

3rd Grade Postcard Contest Winners

Over 1,000 entries and 15 students were selected to win the 3rd grade AHS Arizona Postcard Contest. These talented young artists were chosen for their outstanding creativity and thoughtful designs celebrating Arizona's history and the 5 C's.

One of the winners is Skye Martin, CTA Liberty Elementary School, Chandler.

Prizes include:

- A hosted Pizza Party (courtesy of the Historical League)

- A swag bag filled with art supplies and Arizona Historical Society goodies

- Their winning design is professionally printed on postcards available for purchase at any Arizona Historical Society Museum.

This was the Arizona Historical Society 4th annual postcard contest for Arizona 3rd graders. Aligning with Arizona Department of Education History and Social Science standards, lessons were developed to teach students about the use of postcards during the time of Arizona’s Statehood.

Students were asked to create a postcard to show what they had learned about Arizona (5 C’s of Arizona, 22 tribes of Arizona, History, Geography from prehistoric times to now).

Addison Shomaker, Skye Martin with Dr. Rex 
at CTA Liberty Elementary School

3rd grader Elliot Wilson proudly displays his work with teacher Ms. Freeman

Daniel Jackson Anza Trail Elementary

Avril Guervara Metcalf Elementary

Megan Strom, teacher Ms. Natalie Gallabi

Sophia Martinez with Mom and Great Grandmother

Emmalynn Bourgette with Dr. Kristen Rex

Lilith Geddes with family and Dr. Rex

Waylon Bedoya, Gowan Science Academy

Juneteenth event 2026

 Supporting the Juneteenth event, Historical League members are happy to volunteer. Thanks to Jolynn Clarke, Anne Lupica, Pat Faur, Laurie-Sue Retts, Bonnie Newhoff, Cathy Shumard and Norma Jean Coulter.

Norma Jean commented, "Senator Mark Kelly stopped at the 6888 table honoring those mostly black women who solved the mail problem for the troops during WWII." (Fascinating story).

Cathy Shumard, Pete Faur

Dolan Ellis 2023 Arizona Historymaker

 Dolan Ellis, honored as Arizona Historymaker in 2023, continues to share stories of Arizona through his songs.

Button trading at NHD Nationals

 One of the most beloved traditions at the NHD National Contest is button trading! 

Throughout the week, students from across the world gather to exchange state-themed buttons, share stories about their projects, and make new friends from every corner of the world. 🗺️
What starts as a simple trade often becomes a conversation about history, research, and the communities they represent.