
Lawrence Mancini, Macy Jackson, Layla BowmanĪnnabelle Lesch, Syler Lindsey, Savannah Ward, Samuel Ward

“Think of Me” Finding Triumph in the Tragic Journey of Mental Illness in America Moore: A Civil Rights Activist Lost to TragedyĬivil War Medicine: The Advancements Ignited by Tragedy Memphis Rise Academy, Memphis, Shelby County

The Triumph and Tragedy of the Memphis Sanitation Strike The Malaria Project: The Secret Triumph and Tragedy of Modern MedicineĮducators: Nicole Whitecotton, Liz Shugart Grace Christian Academy, Franklin, Williamson County

Northeast Middle School, Clarksville, Montgomery County Holding the Line: America’s Triumph at the Battle of the Bulge For more information, visit .Īward winners from Saturday's Tennessee History Day:Ĭlayton-Bradley Academy, Maryville, Blount County The Tennessee Historical Society has sponsored Tennessee History Day since 2009 with grant support from the Secretary of State’s office, Humanities Tennessee, the Memorial Foundation and the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. They’ve learned to examine primary sources critically and how to conduct themselves in interviews with the judges.” “They’ve tackled difficult subjects, such as genocide and natural disasters, and explored great victories throughout history. “We’ve seen the students challenge themselves this year,” Tennessee History Day coordinator Jennifer C. where top finishers will earn prestigious awards and scholarships.

NHD will take place June 9-13 on the University of Maryland campus in College Park, Md. I’m proud to support this program and wish participants luck as they take the national stage this summer." “Their participation encourages the study of local and national history and helps them engage in important societal topics that have shaped our state and country. “I’m delighted to see 68 of Tennessee’s brightest students advance to compete at National History Day,” Secretary of State Tre Hargett said. Participants entered documentaries, exhibits, performances, websites and papers all based on this year’s theme, “Triumph and Tragedy in History.” Out of 162 submitted projects, 102 students received medals for their efforts, 20 students were awarded special prizes and two teachers were recognized as educators of the year. Advancing students placed first or second in their categories at Tennessee History Day on Saturday, April 13. – After competing against approximately 8,300 students from across the state, 68 winners will represent Tennessee in the final stage of competition at National History Day (NHD) this summer.
