The Utah History Day state competition recently wrapped up, and seven Granite students have advanced to the national round in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of Utah students participate in National History Day in their schools every year. The 2015-2016 competition invited students to explore the theme Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History. Congratulations to our students who will attend the national event at the University of Maryland in June:

Junior Historical Paper
First Place – Ella Sjoblom, Olympus Jr. High
We Can Do It!: American Women and Their Unforgettable Encounter with the Military and Workforce in WWII
Teacher: Brittani Murray
 
Junior Group Website
Second Place – Gabby Proctor, Regan Turner, Angel Lui – Kennedy Jr. High
Jackie Robinson
Teacher: Stasha Wheeler

Senior Individual Performance
First Place – Kate De Groote, Churchill Jr. High
Encounter and Exchange with England: Joan of Arc’s Journey
Teacher: Michelle Chester

Senior Group Exhibit
First Place – Isis Tupola & Camille Wilkins, Hunter High School
Exploring the Escape Routes
Teacher: Jennifer Liddell