NHDAZ students wear cowboy hats at Nationals in June

Nothing says Arizona like cowboy hats and that's how National History Day students are more visible at Nationals in June. The Historical League provides funding for many aspects of NHD but the cowboy hats, t-shirts, pins and swag make it more fun and they stand out in the crowds.

This year they were given plain cowboy hats along with red bands, pseudo leather NHD patches, and pins to decorate the hats. Each student makes his/her own unique hats, adding whatever touches they want.

We will see the original designs when they are competing at College Park, University of Maryland in June.

Jolynn Clarke, Josie Pete, Cathy Shumard hand out hats, pins, t-shirts for 2025 NHDAZ students.

Check out 2024 students at National Competition. 

Day at the Museum for NHDAZ students

Smiles greeted the NHDAZ students during Day at the Museum. Historical League members Cathy Shumard, Chris Hackett, Anne Lupica, Pam Den Draak had fun handing out SWAG: cowboy hats, pins, hoodies, AZ flags and more on Saturday, May 4 at Museum of the West. The students will stand out in the crowds in June at University of Maryland.