A range of sixth through 12th graders flocked to Eden Prairie’s Central Middle School on March 4 to showcase their history projects for National History Day in a regional competition. A total of 228 students competed with projects based on the 2023 theme, “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” The winners from the event have advanced to State History Day, which will occur on Saturday, April 22 at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. State winners from that competition will be eligible to compete at National History Day in Washington, D.C., in June. Groups and individuals were able to qualify for the state competition, and received medals. Honorable mentions received ribbons but did not qualify for additional competition. National History Day in Minnesota is a program involving the partnership between the Minnesota Historical Society and the University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts. Competing schools included Avail Academy Blaine K-8 campus, Avail Academy Edina, Central Middle School in Eden Prairie, Notre Dame Academy in Minnetonka, Oak Grove Middle School in Bloomington, Olson Middle School, Orono Middle School, South View Middle School in Edina, St. Vincent DePaul School in Brooklyn Park, Twin Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake and Valley View Middle School. Results for the competition can be found at mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/regional-events.
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According to a press release, National History Day in Minnesota is a co-curricular historical research program that builds college readiness and communication skills for middle and high school students.
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Loud applause and cheers could be heard for all of the winners, whether they were the ones advancing to state or receiving honorable mentions for their hard work.
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Parents, teachers, guardians and more filled Central Middle School’s performing arts center to cheer on the students.
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After being called on stage for their awards, students posed to take enthusiastic commemorative photos.
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After being called on stage for their awards, students posed to take enthusiastic commemorative photos.
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It was a race to get to the stage for many winners, who excitedly bounded across the auditorium to receive their achievement.
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Those advancing to state received medals around their necks, while honorable mentions received ribbons.
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Two of the last students to receive state advancement celebrate on their way back to their seats.
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It was a race to get to the stage for many winners, who excitedly bounded across the auditorium to receive their achievement.
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Some students were more casual about their wins while still being just as excited.
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According to a press release, National History Day in Minnesota is a co-curricular historical research program that builds college readiness and communication skills for middle and high school students.
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