March Historical League Meeting

 President Jolynn Clarke conducted an information-filled March meeting. AHS updates with Dr. Breeckner (Legislature, museum construction), Vincent Bradley (Capital Campaign), Leonard Moody (NHDAZ), Emily Hahn (3rd grade postcard contest). Dr. Rex beamed in via video of the postcard winners.

Thanks to Sandy Loeffler for Luck of the Irish decor

yummy food (especially the Tomato Bisque) from Creations by Sergio

  

Greg McNamee presented a program about the Gila River, with plenty of pictures. He is the author of Gila: The Life and Death of an American River; The Ancient Southwest; Tortillas, Tiswin & T-Bones: A Food History of the Southwest; The University of Arizona: A History in 100 Stories; and The Desert Reader.

Third grade postcard winner Andy Zhao

Andy wins! Celebrating 3rd grade AZ Postcard Contest winners with Pizza Party!

Dr. Kristen Rex interviewed Andy and writes, "This is the third time I have been able to do a pizza party at Twin Peaks! The principal came and served up the pizza and shared snacks with all the students. Andy’s mom came to help with the celebration. It reminds me of my great opportunities that I received from the Marana Unified School District when I went to school kindergarten through 12th grade here. Congratulations Andy!"

The Marana school newspaper writes, "We are thrilled to announce that Andy Zhao, a talented third grader at our school, has been selected as a winner of the Arizona Historical Society Museum's Postcard Contest! Andy’s artistic design stood out among many entries from students across the state, earning him this prestigious recognition."

 

Third Grade Postcard Contest

 To help celebrate Arizona’s birthday a postcard making contest was created for 3rd graders by Dr. Kristen Rex.  Lessons and activities were developed to support teachers’ needs to meet 3rd grade state standards on Arizona history. Over 2,000 students have participated to date, 700 postcard art pieces are scored for creativity, accuracy in art and social studies, and 6 postcards are selected as winners. Winning students earned their class a pizza party, swag bag, and their teachers a year’s membership to the Arizona Historical Society.

Dr. Rex organizes this program and she travels the state, hand delivering the awards to each student and celebrating with the classroom.

What a great way to learn about Arizona history. The students get involved and perhaps continue with the National History Day Arizona program.

Kate from Huachucha Mountain Elementary School 2025 with Dr. Rex

Post card contest winner Kate at Huachuca Mountain Elementary

Congrats to Kate on her postcard pizza party! Her very supportive family joined her at school to celebrate. This Arizona Historical Society program is a fun way to learn about Arizona history. Thanks to Dr. Kristen Rex for all her work!

Winner in Marana/Twin Peaks Elementary Third Grade AZ Postcard Contest

 Historical League is proud to support the 3rd grade AHS Postcard Contest! Congrats to Andy Zhao.

Third Grader Wins Arizona Historical Society Museum's Postcard Contest!

Thanks to Arizona Historical Society V.P. of Education Dr. Kristen Rex for all her efforts promoting Arizona history.

https://twinpeaks.maranausd.org/news/tpk8-news

Top ten winner of 3rd grade AZ Postcard Contest is Samanvi Koduri

One of the top ten winners of 3rd grade AZ Postcard Contest; Samanvi Koduri from Mrs Kyle's class at Chandler Traditional Academy Independence displays her artwork. Dr. Kristen Rex encourages her to describe each aspect of her drawing as part of the pizza party - a bonus for all the winners and their happy classmates.

The Historical League is proud to help support this program.