After an impressive showing at the state competition last month at the University of Washington, five Coupeville High School students are moving on to the National History Day competition next month at the University of Maryland.
Connor Tasoff and Jordan Lamb’s documentary titled, “Developing a Compromise: A Community Forced to Consider its Future,” earned first place in the senior group documentary category. The duo’s documentary deals with the community effort to create Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. In addition to winning their division, they also won the National Park Service Award, which entitles them free use of the National Park System free for one entire year.
Laura Harkins’ Web site, “Dances of History: The Conflict of Culture and the Compromise of a Community,” earned first place in the junior Web site category. Her site explains the conflicts surrounding the cultural practice of potlatch in British Columbia. For her exemplary effort, she also won the Canadian History Award from the Canadian Consulate in Seattle.
Amanda d’Almeida and Toni Clark’s performance, “Conflict within a conflict: DeVoe and Hutton Win over Washington,” earned third place in the junior group performance. They will head to the national competition as alternates.
Anna Bailey’s junior individual documentary, “An Immense Compromise: The Reintroduction of Wolves to Yellowstone National Park,” competed well against other contestants.
The contest lasted from 9 a.m. until well past 9:30 p.m. First Gentleman Mike Gregoire presented awards to the contestants.
The Coupeville History Day program is an exceptional avenue of academic opportunity that students who have the drive, interest, and love of history pursue. Students show a dedication far exceeding academic standards by designing projects built upon thousands of hours of labor, History Day advisor Wilbur Purdue said.
Students are starting to raise money to pay for the cost of attending National History Day which has climbed to $1,010 per student. They’re selling subscriptions to local newspapers as well as copies of the documentaries on DVD. They are also hosting a car wash at the Coupeville branch of Whidbey Island Bank during the Memorial Day parade festivities. For information about helping students attend the National History Day competition, contact Purdue at wpurdue@mac.com.
After an impressive showing at the state competition last month at the University of Washington, five Coupeville High School students are moving on to the National History Day competition next month at the University of Maryland.
Connor Tasoff and Jordan Lamb’s documentary titled, “Developing a Compromise: A Community Forced to Consider its Future,” earned first place in the senior group documentary category. The duo’s documentary deals with the community effort to create Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. In addition to winning their division, they also won the National Park Service Award, which entitles them free use of the National Park System free for one entire year.
Laura Harkins’ Web site, “Dances of History: The Conflict of Culture and the Compromise of a Community,” earned first place in the junior Web site category. Her site explains the conflicts surrounding the cultural practice of potlatch in British Columbia. For her exemplary effort, she also won the Canadian History Award from the Canadian Consulate in Seattle.
Amanda d’Almeida and Toni Clark’s performance, “Conflict within a conflict: DeVoe and Hutton Win over Washington,” earned third place in the junior group performance. They will head to the national competition as alternates.
Anna Bailey’s junior individual documentary, “An Immense Compromise: The Reintroduction of Wolves to Yellowstone National Park,” competed well against other contestants.
The contest lasted from 9 a.m. until well past 9:30 p.m. First Gentleman Mike Gregoire presented awards to the contestants.
The Coupeville History Day program is an exceptional avenue of academic opportunity that students who have the drive, interest, and love of history pursue. Students show a dedication far exceeding academic standards by designing projects built upon thousands of hours of labor, History Day advisor Wilbur Purdue said.
Students are starting to raise money to pay for the cost of attending National History Day which has climbed to $1,010 per student. They’re selling subscriptions to local newspapers as well as copies of the documentaries on DVD. They are also hosting a car wash at the Coupeville branch of Whidbey Island Bank during the Memorial Day parade festivities. For information about helping students attend the National History Day competition, contact Purdue at wpurdue@mac.com.
