Apr 08 2009
National History Day Honors
For the second year, FHMS proudly hosted the National History Day state competition for Arizona on April 4. A number of FHMS students earned honors at the event.
Sixth grader, Jennifer Cummings earned first place for Junior Historical Paper. Jennifer’s paper is titled “Marie Curie: Taking the First Steps.” Jennifer’s first place award entitles her to compete in the national contest in Washington, D.C. this summer.
Also earning honors:
Madeline Bloomquist, sixth grade; third place, Junior Individual Documentary; “Hellen Keller: Inspiring Education Reform.”
Ilyssa Strauss, sixth grade; thrid place, Junior Individual Performance; “Martha Graham: Transforming the Face of American Dance.
Jonathan Trautman, sixth grade; fourth place, Junior Individual Performance; “Dr. Carlos Montezuma: Saving a Nation.”
Alex Day, seventh grade; third place, Junior Website; “Benjamine Franklin: the Lightning Bolt that Ignited the Flame of Freedome in the Forest of Monarchies.”
Jonathan also won the McFarland Award for Best Entry from the Arizona Historical Convention.
FHMS Is very proud of all NHD competitors, and we wish the best to Jennifer at Nationals!
