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.