Scrapbooks and Old Ned

 Katie Tovar writes, "Sharron McKinney and I decided to look up the old scrapbooks to see how the League has changed over the years. This is a picture of our first scrapbook in 1980 and our newest scrapbook, 2022-2023. One thing that hasn’t changed at all - our mascot Old Ned!" Additional photo is 1981-1982 scrapbook.

Plans are moving forward for 2023 Arizona Historymakers

 Plans are moving forward to honor the 2023 Arizona Historymakers on October 14 at AZHC in Papago Park. 

Videos are being produced to tell the story of each honoree. Take a peek at the video from 2001 Historymaker Jerry Colangelo.

Congratulations to the 2023 Arizona Historymakers:

Frank M. Barrios, Michael M. Crow Ph.D., Angel Delgadillo, Dolan Ellis, Honorable Terry Goddard, Denise D. Resnik, Jeffrey M. Trent Ph.D., Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D., Mrs. Elizabeth J. White

https://www.historicalleague.org/historymakers/jerry-colangelo

Postcard contest for 3rd graders

 Ask a 3rd graders "What do you think should be in the AHS museum when you are 80 years old? Dr. Kristen Rex got some great answers.

Her postcard contest reveals more 3rd grade ideas. Look for some creative entries this fall. https://arizonahistoricalsociety.org/.../ahs-postcard.../

Rules for the contest. Lesson ideas for teachers. Samples of postcards from the past.

Arizona Historymakers on AHS YouTube channel

The stories of outstanding Arizona Historymakers have been captured on videos by the Historical League since 1992. YouTube is a great way to learn about them. @arizonahistoricalleague shows the Historymakers speaking at their receptions, their interviews, and photos.

Thanks to Cathy Shumard (Historical League) and Mariana Touloumes (AHS), the one minute videos are now shared on Arizona Historical Society YouTube also.

Congratulations to the 2023 Arizona Historymakers whose videos and oral histories are in progress now:

Frank M. Barrios, Michael M. Crow Ph.D., Angel Delgadillo, Dolan Ellis, Honorable Terry Goddard, Denise D. Resnik, Jeffrey M. Trent Ph.D., Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D., Mrs. Elizabeth J. White.

Barbara Barrett Historymaker 2008

Historymakers John Rhodes 1993 and Bruce Babbitt 2005

Historical League provides funding for NHDAZ students

 Many NHDAZ students cannot afford the money to ship their elaborate exhibits to Wash. D.C. The Historical League provided specific funding for transportation this year. (For Ex. A NHD teacher in Nebraska rented a U-Haul trailer and drove her students exhibits). The AZ students were most appreciative for the funding.

Dear Mrs. Shumard and Historical League,

I hope you are doing well. I sincerely thank you and the historical league for your $400 donation to me and the rest of the students in the National History Day program. NHD, especially competing in nationals has truly impacted my technological as well as creative skills. By continuing to pursue participating in programs such as this one, I can continue to positively impact my career and prepare for the trials of future endeavors. Your support means a great deal to me and I hope the historical league will continue to work with NHDAZ to further the program in Arizona.

Thank you again,

Thanvi

Thanvi Voruganti

Another Thank You letter from Flagstaff NHDAZ student:

My name is Grace Kim. Thank you so much to the Historical League for helping me with the costs of traveling to Maryland. I participated in the Junior Group Documentary category, and my project name was The Rush for Riches. The most rewarding part of competing in NHD was getting to travel to Maryland, and I learned how to improve my public speaking skills. Thank you!

Sincerely, Grace Kim.

Kaelyn Ward and Grace Kim

Letter from NHDAZ student Meredith Williams thanking the Historical League: Our group had a great time at NHD! We got to see multiple historical places and monuments and learned a lot about history, especially about space. Our group’s category was a junior group performance called The Salem Witch Trials: A Time of Lies and Hysteria. Even if competing was a little stressful and we didn’t win, all of us had a great time! This is a photo of us in costume for our play. Thank you so much for everything!

From, Meredith Williams

Meredith Williams gave a Jr. Group Performance w Rylie Yanko, Sutton Nickerson, Roman Chapman, and Eleanor Johnson. They took 1st place in our Arizona competition.

Letter from Ethan Tsay

“Hi, this is Ethan Tsay, a student that participated in the NHD National Contest this year. Thank you for providing the $400 stipend for the trip to DC, as it was a very rewarding experience. I enjoyed the entire process of NHD this year, from the construction of my website, to taking part in the exciting atmosphere during the national competition. I look forward to participating in more NHD contests in the future! Thank you, Ethan.”

National History Day AZ student Ethan Tsay placed first in Arizona competition for a senior individual website named Black Barbershops: Cutting to New Frontiers. His website also won an Equality in History award.

NHDAZ students showcased at Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C.

NHD Press Release:  We want to take time to congratulate SIX of our students who will be featured in special showcases through out D.C.! 

Congratulations to Andrew Glassmeyer of Chandler, who will have his exhibit Sesame Street: New Frontiers in Intellectual and Social Education showcased at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History on June 14th, along with 47 other selected projects! 

Learn more about it here: https://nhd.org/en/2023/06/06/exhibit-showcase-2023/

Congratulations to Timothy Mak of Glendale, who will have his paper, Ping Pang Qiu: Negotiating the Net and Impacting the World, showcased on the White House Historical Association's NHD Online Paper Showcase along with 10 other students. 

Learn more about it here: https://nhd.org/en/2023/06/06/paper-showcase-2023/

Congratulations to Molly Budhiraja of Peoria with her documentary Unbought & Unbossed: Shirley Chisholm, Crossing the Political Frontier which will be featured at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMMAHC) on June 14th with 15 other documentaries. Learn more about it here: https://nhd.org/en/2023/06/06/documentary-showcase-2023/

Congratulations to Sunmit Hallur, Michael Makhoul, and Esteban Pierrend with their documentary Ella Baker: A Pioneer of Grassroots Movements who will have their documentaries featured at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMMAHC) on June 14th with 15 other documentaries. Learn more about it here: https://nhd.org/en/2023/06/06/documentary-showcase-2023/

Stacey Trepanier is Grateful for Historical League NHDAZ support

 NHDAZ Thank You letters are the best, this one from teacher Stacey Trepanier:

I wanted to take a moment to let you know that NHD was a positive experience for both me and my students this year. I had four projects that I worked with finish in the top 20, and a junior and senior project take Best in State Awards.

I cannot thank you enough for the League's financial support in helping make this trip a reality for both me and my students. I have attached some pictures of our time in DC!

Thank you again. Stacey Trepanier

Stacey Trepanier with Sunmit Hullar,  Michael Makhoul and Esteban Pierrend

Our senior Best in State 1st Place winners were Sunmit Hallur, Michael Makhoul, and Esteban Pierrend for their Senior Group Documentary on Ella Baker: A Pioneer of Grassroots Movements. Their documentary will be featured at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMMAHC) on June 14th with 15 other documentaries.

The Historical League is proud to support all NHDAZ projects.