NHDAZ students Best-In-State Projects

Kudos to these NHDAZ students for BEST-IN-STATE PROJECTS.

Hanna Nguyen for Sr. Project: A Pivot from Precedence: Roe v. Wade, and Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization

Vaishavi Hariharan : Jr. Website: Muckraking the Meat Industry: How Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle Changed the Food Industry Forever 

 So proud of these NHDAZ students. Check out the First Place Winners at National Competition from AZ. The Historical League strongly supports National History Day Arizona.

NHDAZ student Thanvi Vorganti sends Thank You note

 "Hope to do NHD again." Love to hear this from NHDAZ student Thanvi Vorganti.

Dear Mrs. Shumard and Historical League,

I sincerely thank you and the Historical League for your kind contributions regarding our trip to DC. NHD is genuinely a rewarding experience, and I am so glad to have met a diverse group of people at the competition. I truly learned a lot from building the project and working with my partner. Again, I am extremely grateful for all your help this year and hope to do NHD again.

Kind regards,

Thanvi Vorganti

Junior Group Website: The Unconventional Hostess: Eleanor Roosevelt Transforming the Role of First Lady

Thanks from NHDAZ student Emma Weis

 "Passionate about history," exclaims National History Day AZ Student Emma Weiss.

Historical League,

I had so much fun at the national contest. It was amazing to be surrounded by other historians who are as passionate about history as I am. The process of National History Day has helped me develop my research and writing skills which will allow me to succeed in my future education and career. It is a demanding yet rewarding experience that I will always treasure.

Emma Weiss

Senior Paper: General Tso Under Uncle Sam's Boot: The Evolution of Chinese-American Cuisine and Identity in Response to Legislative and Social Sinophobia

Thank you letter from NDHAZ Max Luo Jr. Documentary

Encouraging words from first time participant in NHDAZ:

Dear Mrs. Shumard, Thank you for giving us a generous cash gift to cover our flights and transportation to and from D.C. I had a really fun time. It was very fun to go through the whole process of NHD, especially in the documentary category. Although I didn't make it to finals, I still very much enjoyed NHD. Plus I went further than I expected in my first year, so I was very excited!

Thank You!

Max Luo Junior Documentary: Challenger Disaster—A Tragedy in Space

Thanks from NHDAZ student Aarav Senthikumar

 Music to the ears of Historical League members . . . "Thank you for encouraging a love of history in me!"

Dear Mrs. Shumard and the Historical League,

Thank you for the support and the cash gift during NHD. It really meant a lot and helped with traveling!

With your help and guidance, I was able to become a national finalist and learn more about the secrets of Operation Paperclip! Though I did well, I know I need to focus more on impacts, and with your help I will be able to improve next year. I really couldn't have done this without you all.

Touring nationals was fun too! I was able to visit the White House for the first time and see the night lights as well. The building design near the capital was stunning! I got nearly all the NHD buttons too! I was able to talk to all my friends and even the interview was a blast!

Thank you for encouraging a love of history in me!

Special thanks to Mrs. Trepanier, Mrs. Rex, and Mr. Moody

Aarav Senthilkumar

Junior Website: Operation Paperclip: The Turning Point in U.S. Scientific and Technological Research

Thank you from NHDAZ student Adrian Piel

 Reading these thank you notes makes me so proud that we support National History Day AZ.

To the Historical League,

Thank you so much for your help to get to the National Competition for NHD. It was truly an amazing experience: Not only did I get to travel through Washington, D.C. with my friends but I was also able to experience the competition. All in all, it was a successful experience for not only me but others who got to have fun and even get their projects to finals. Without your help this wouldn’t have been possible, and I truly cannot thank you enough!

Adrian Piel

Junior Website: The Unconventional Hostess: Eleanor Roosevelt Transforming the Role of First Lady