The Many Volunteers at NHDAZ State Competition

Smiling faces greeted the students for NHDAZ State Competition at the check in table at South Mountain Community College April 11. Thanks to Historical League volunteers Robin Ferguson, Melissa Johnson, Margaret Baker and Pam denDraak for helping make the day go smoothly. There were a total of fourteen Historical League members helping as judges, greeters, photographers and with whatever needed to be done. 

Many Historical League members spent the day as judges and it was an intense, very satisfying time for them.

Meeting the students and encouraging their work is a big part of the day.

NHD AZ State Competition at South Mountain College

 You can feel the tension in the air as the winners are announced. Who would make 1st, 2nd, 3rd place? Who would receive Special Awards?

Saturday, April 14 there were 180 students exhibits, performances, websites, projects judged with 40 having the privilege to compete at Nationals in Washington D.C.

Thanks to the Historical League members (14) who volunteered to help. Norma Jean Coulter, Katie Tovar, Sharron McKinney, Cathy Shumard, Diana and David Smith, Josie Pete, Madison Bartley, Sharon Scalise were judges. Pam denDraak, Margaret Baker, Robin Ferguson, Melissa Johnson were there at 7 am for registration. Claire Nullmeyer was photographing the event.

Students going to Nationals must bear expenses and many have fund raising activities. The Historical League offers $300 to each student for travel and $200 shipping props, exhibits.

Supporting National History Day AZ

Historical League is happy to support National History Day in AZ.

Reposting from NHDAZ:

 National History Day in Arizona is with Arizona Historical Society and HistoricalLeague.org.
Many thanks to The Historical League members and AHS staff for mentoring new recruits to NHDAZ! Welcome Mohave Middle School, looking forward to seeing what you bring to regionals.

Pat Faur, Jolynn Clarke, Pete Faur, Cathy Shumard

Diana and Dave Smith

AHS Archivist and Librarian Isabel Cazares works with student