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.

NHDAZ judging at NAU

 Dr. Kristen Rex is at NHDAZ judging at Northern Arizona University. She writes:

North NHDAZ perfect weather, excellent student projects and fabulous volunteer judges!!!

National History Day AZ Judging

 Judges for National History Day AZ are so important. Tom Shumard did his part this spring with this very worthwhile program that the Historical League supports. He wore his pin proudly at the 2023 AZ Historymakers Announcement Feb. 23 celebrating NHD as well as celebrating the 2023  Historymakers:

Frank Barrios

ASU President Michael Crow

Angel Delgadillo

Dolan Ellis

Ira Fulton & The Fulton Family

Terry Goddard

Denise Resnik 

Dr. Jeffrey M. Trent

Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff

Mrs. Elizabeth White 

As Historical League members, Tom and Cathy Shumard contribute a great deal to this non-profit organization. We celebrate them and all our volunteers who helped make the 2023 Historymaker Announcement a very successful event.

Judging for National History Day AZ

    National History Day Arizona regional competitions begin soon and are in need of more judges. The Tucson, Flagstaff, West Valley Phoenix and State competitions (details below) and could use your help.     Evaluating NHD projects is interesting and rewarding (and FUN) and really helps the students develop their skills and abilities.  To register as a judge please complete the online form at https://azhs.wufoo.com/forms/z1qiniqq1atjdc4/


March 4:
Flagstaff: Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts Building, Flagstaff AZ
Tucson: University of Arizona, Social Sciences Building, Tucson, AZ

March 11:
West Valley Phoenix: La Joya Community High School, 11650 W. Whyman Ave, Avondale AZ

April 1st:
State Competition,  Memorial Union, Arizona State University