Historymaker Frank Barrios honored with Al Merito Award

 2023 Arizona Historymaker™ Frank Barrios (1942-2023) continues to be remembered. Historymaker interviewer Zona Lorig writes, “I was at the AHS Annual Meeting Sept 29 to accept the Al Meritorious Award on behalf of Frank Barrios. Norma Jean Coulter is the Historical League member who worked with Frank since he was named a Historymaker. She did two oral histories, gathered all his photos, gave them to the Heritage Center and asked me to accept it in his memory.”

We will also honor him at the Turquoise & Treasures Historymakers Celebration October 14.

Arizona Historymaker Frank Barrios

Norma Jean Coulter

Zona Lorig at microphone

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 The agenda was full at Monday’s Historymaker™ Committee meeting. October 14 is two weeks away so the group meets weekly to make sure every detail is planned.

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We look forward to celebrating our 2023 Arizona Historymakers: Frank M. Barrios, Michael M. Crow Ph.D., Angel Delgadillo, Dolan Ellis, The Honorable Terry Goddard, Denise D. Resnik, Jeffrey M. Trent Ph.D., Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D., Mrs. Elizabeth J. White.

Teachers Raffle Basket at ASU with Arizona Recollections and Reflections

 What teacher would not love this adorable basket filled with Arizona history? Designed by AHS Dr. Kristen Rex, the raffle basket went to a Geography, Social Studies and Civics ‘Back to School’ event (who are often National History Day teachers) held at ASU.  Note: Historical League’s Centennial book, Arizona Recollections and Reflections. It continues to tell stories of Arizona in first person accounts. And that is what NHD teachers and students look for.

NHD teachers receive Centennial book Arizona Recollections and Reflections

 The Historical League Board of Directors approved the donation of 20 AZ Recollections and Reflections books to teachers who had participated in 2023 National History Day. The Centennial books continue to tell the story of Arizona, being great resources for the NHDAZ teachers and students. Thanks to Historical League member Cathy Shumard for suggesting the idea and AHS Dr. Kristen Rex organizing the donation to Geography, Civics and Social Studies teachers.

We much appreciate Historical League member Tom Shumard, the worker bee, who wrapped and mailed them.

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NHDAZ students showcase their projects at Historymakers Celebration Oct. 14

National History Day AZ students will be at Arizona Historymakers™ Celebration on October 14 at AZHS beginning at 3 pm. Cathy Shumard writes, “8 NHDAZ students with 2 teachers and 6 parents have accepted our invitation to showcase their award winning projects.”

With topics such as “Black Barbershops: Cutting to New Frontiers”, “John F. Long: Opening Frontier to Phoenix Building,” and “Sesame Street: New Frontiers in Intellectual and Social Education”, incorporated into websites, documentaries and exhibits we can see first hand the work they have done. It is with great enthusiasm that we meet these industrious students who show such potential . . . they could become future Historymakers.

Join us Oct 14 as we honor 2023 Arizona Historymakers Frank M. Barrios, Michael M. Crow Ph.D., Angel Delgadillo, Dolan Ellis, The Honorable Terry Goddard, Denise D. Resnik, Jeffrey M. Trent Ph.D., Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D., Mrs. Elizabeth J. White.

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Frank Barrios 2023 Arizona Historymaker

 Frank Barrios 1942-2023

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Frank Barrios, one of our 2023 Arizona Historymakers.

His life and legacy will be honored along with the other 2023 Historymakers at the October 14th Historymakers Celebration at the Arizona Heritage Center.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.