Friday, February 28, 2025

AHS Postcard Winners 2025

The Historical League is proud to support this program. Dr. Kristen Rex does a wonderful job and we enjoy providing volunteers, funding, materials as we encourage 3rd graders to learn about Arizona History

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Congratulations 2025 Arizona Historymakers/ Facebook

 Congratulations to 2025 Arizona Historymakers - Recognizing seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona are:

BOB BOZE BELL -- Writer, Humorist, Artist, Old West Historian

DIANA “DeDe” YAZZIE DEVINE -- Created Innovative Housing, Health Programs for Native    Americans

JOHN W. GRAHAM -- Real Estate Development, Deep and Enduring Community Involvement

SHARON HARPER and OLIVER HARPER, M.D. -- Business/Civic Leaders

SISTER ADELE O’SULLIVAN, CSJ, M.D. -- Sister of St. Joseph, Established Innovative Continuum of Care for Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness

F. RONALD “RON” RAYNER -- His Innovative Crop Management Practices Nationally Recognized, Community Leader

ERIC M. REIMAN, M.D. – World leader in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s 

DUANE M. WOOTEN, M.D. -- Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader


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Monday, February 24, 2025

2025 Arizona Historymakers Announced

Welcoming the latest group of 2025 Historymakers, Historical League members, family and friends greeted them at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park on February 19.

Recognizing seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona are:
BOB BOZE BELL -- Writer, Humorist, Artist, Old West Historian
DIANA “DeDe” YAZZIE DEVINE -- Created Innovative Housing, Health Programs for Native Americans
JOHN W. GRAHAM -- Real Estate Development, Deep and Enduring Community Involvement
SHARON HARPER and OLIVER HARPER, M.D. -- Business/Civic Leaders
SISTER ADELE O’SULLIVAN, CSJ, M.D. -- Sister of St. Joseph, Established Innovative Continuum of Care for Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness
F. RONALD “RON” RAYNER -- His Innovative Crop Management Practices Nationally Recognized, Community Leader
ERIC M. REIMAN, M.D. – World leader in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
DUANE M. WOOTEN, M.D. -- Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader

Article in Independent Newspaper by Caroline Yu.  https://www.yourvalley.net/detail.html?sub_id=514ee26b56
Historical League announces 2025 Historymakers in Tempe - Daily Independent
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Historical League announces 2025 Historymakers in Tempe - Daily Independent
The Historical League announced its latest class of Historymakers, recognizing seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to society and the growth of Arizona.
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We are thrilled to congratulate the 2025 Historymakers, an esteemed group of Arizonans recognized by HistoricalLeague.org for their lasting contributions to our state. A special salute to our esteemed Trustee, Sharon Harper, and her husband, Dr. Oliver Harper, for their unwavering dedication to enhancing our community. Their leadership and commitment continue to inspire us all.

Sunday, February 23, 2025

NHDAZ East Regional Contest

Cathy Shumard
 Judging NHD takes a lot of organizing. We are grateful to Cathy Shumard making it fun, interesting and exciting for so many Historical League members to be trained and participate.

Leonard Moody, NHDAZ Coordinator, directed Feb. 22 activities held at U of A Medical School Chandler campus and nearby Chandler library with scheduling of students, judges, and families, room locations, snacks, Wi-Fi connections, technology, and problem solving.
Judging teams awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners; promoting appropriate projects on to the State competition on April 12th. Feedback is given to teachers and students so there is an opportunity to strengthen their projects: papers documentaries, exhibits, websites, and performances before State.

Leonard Moody

Many teachers make these projects a class requirement and grades are given. Participation in the NHD competitions is voluntary.
Volunteering is a BIG part of the Historical League and we are proud to support National History Day Arizona, making students and parents feel comfortable and have proper instructions for the day.
Behind the scenes, taking pictures, is our highly-motivated AHS Chief Education Officer Dr. Kristen Rex



Norma Jean Coulter

Sharron McKinney in middle

AHS Todd Bailey on right

Cheryl Stegall

Sharon Akridge

Dave and Diana Smith with other volunteer judges

Welcoming NHDAZ students are Robin Ferguson and Jolynn Clarke

Mary Perona handing out information to students

Leonard Moody giving instructions to Mary Perona, Robin Ferguson, Jolynn Clarke

Welcoming NHDAZ student contestants to the East judging competition are Historical League members Robin Ferguson, Jolynn Clarke and Mary Perona.