Thursday, July 3, 2025

National History Day Special Honors Showcase Students

NHD News Washington D.C. SHOWCASE Special honors at Nationals for these three students:

- Ruhi Rane was chosen to showcase her junior exhibit at the National Museum of American History on June 11. Title - Pins, Needles, and Responsibilities: The ILGWU and the Fight for Workers Rights.

Historical League members were impressed with her exhibit when they attended the mentoring "Day at the Museum" sponsored by Scottsdale's Museum of the West in May. Ruhi's attention to detail was so impressive. Great use of imagery and research.




- W. Ira Parsons was selected to attend a Writers Workshop sponsored by the White House Historical Association. His senior paper was Rights Without Responsibilities: How the Framers of International Space Law Failed to Anticipate Commercialization.
Ten students (out of 2,895) were selected for a virtual paper showcase at the White House Historical Association (WHHA), covering topics related to the history of the White House or the history of the presidency. These students, along with eight additional students, were invited to attend a writers’ workshop at The People’s House: A White House Experience on June 11.




- Brad Wu showcased his first place winning senior documentary at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Title is Camp Jened: A Revolution Born in the Mountains.
Historical League members got a preview of the documentary in May at Scottsdale's Museum of the West mentoring "Day at the Museum" and we appreciate his work!





To read the full Press Release, click below:
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Thank you note from NHD students Adrian Piel and Owen Yin

 Adrian and Owen learn lessons in patience at National Competition NHD, described in their Thank You note to the Historical League. Words of gratitude from National History Day students are appreciated. Historical League believes in the NHDAZ program, giving over $15,000 this year.

"Thank you very much for the traveling stipend to allow us to compete in the National History Day Competition. Exploring D.C. with fellow Arizona competitors was extremely rewarding; however, waiting for the results of the competition at awards was really stressful. Through NHD, my partner and I have learned about making connections with people that we wouldn’t have met otherwise."
Thank you again,
Adrian Piel and Owen Yin (Junior Group Website, Clippers, Cuts, and Community; Barbershops as Beacons of Black Belonging)


Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Thank you note from NHD student Logan Figa

 Logan Figa describes the hurdles she faced with her exhibit. Words of gratitude from National History Day students are appreciated. Historical League believes in the NHDAZ program, giving over $15,000 this year.

"One of the most rewarding parts of competing in this competition was probably learning about things I didn't know existed. Not all things that happen in the world are able to reach some places. The most stressful thing was definitely the shipping process. We had gone into FedEx to ship it, and we chose the three day shipping deal. Our exhibit was supposed to get to Maryland University on a Friday, which was 2 days before our interview. However, we had to recreate our entire board because it didn't arrive until 1 hour after our interview had finished.
I learned to be prepared for anything and that you're never fully finished with something even if you think you are, there are always more ways you can improve.
My partner, Tanvi Thumma, and I, Logan Figa were in the Junior Group Exhibit category and our title was 'Title IX, a Slam Dunk in Women's History.'
Sincerely,
Logan Figa"