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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National History Day winners 2025

Congratulations to all the winners and all the Arizona participants in National History Day this season! Everyone did a phenomenal job and we can’t wait to see you all next year!

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Ira Parsens, Jessica Finnie, Thanvi Voruganti, Manavy Gleb, Brad Wu

Brad Wu – Senior Individual Documentary

1st Place

National History Academy Scholarship Winner

Jessica Finnie – Senior Paper

Special Award: Untold Stories in U.S. History

W. Ira Parsons – Senior Paper

Special Award: Discovery or Exploration in History

Thanvi Voruganti – Senior Individual Documentary

Outstanding State Entry

Manavy Gleb – Junior Individual Exhibit

Outstanding State Entry

NHD also picks an outstanding entry award. The National contest honors two student entries from each affiliate - one in Junior Division and one in Senior division for exceptional work that stands out, even if they don't place in the top three overall or win a special award.

 

Our two Outstanding Affiliates were: 

 

Manavy Gleb - Junior Individual Exhibit

Outstanding Affiliate Award 

 

Thanvi Voruganti - Senior Individual Documentary 

Outstanding Affiliate Award