Preparing for Michigan History Day State Competition

The following twenty seven 8th Grade Historians from Larson, Smith, and Boulan Park Middle Schools will be attending the Michigan History Day State Competition on Saturday, April 28th at Bay City Central High School:
Individual Video Documentary: Seonghyo, Marcus 
Group Video Documentary: Isabelle, Neha, and Kamren                 Malachi and Breah Marie
Individual Exhibit: Varun, Julia
Group Exhibit: Felicia, Allison, and Angela          Aileen and Katie
Historical Paper: Mlahat, Esha
Group Dramatic Performance: Ashley, Ashley, and Cole         Rachel and Caroline 
Individual Website: Yutong, Erin

Group Website: Shrisha and Tanusree           James and Avani
These students have been able to revise their projects after receiving feedback from the MHD Oakland County District Judges and after earning the opportunity to compete at the State level. Our Student Historians are excited and ready to once again represent their schools and our district. The top two entries in each category earn the honor of representing the State of Michigan at the National History Day competition at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland this June. Best of luck to them and congratulations!  




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