Social Studies teachers Tabby Talbourdet and Shane Gower accompanied 7 students who competed against students from schools all over the State of Maine in the National History Day State contest at the University of Maine in Orono on Saturday, May 3.
All 7 students presented their work, and were grilled by Historian judges about their projects. They did very well and we are tremendously proud of them for their hard work and taking the time to be judged by others!
Congratulations to Luke Tinkham who received 2nd place for The Maritime History Award Sponsored by the National Maritime Historical Society for his paper. Each year the National Maritime Historical Society sponsors a special prize on sea history. A winner from each division (junior and senior) is honored at the award ceremony. First place is $200. Second place is $100. All winners will receive a year subscription to their newsletter.
Congratulations as well to Eliyah Ames who finished in 2nd place in the Exhibit category for the State. As such, she is invited to participate in the National Contest at the University of Maryland 6/8-6/12. She also received a medal and is eligible for a partial scholarship from the University of Maine, should she choose to attend there.
These are all the students who competed along with their project details!
This year's Theme is "Rights and Responsibilities"
Eliyah Ames- Museum Exhibit, "Voices Silenced" (My project is about the Salem Witch Trials and the effects they had on women's rights and responsibilities in society.)
Kiana Bell- Paper, "Beyond the Ballot: Women's Rights and Responsibilities" (A paper about the history of women's suffrage and the rights and responsibilities they held.)
Jeffrey Lemieux- Documentary "Falsely Accused - The Trial of Walter McMillian" (My documentary covers the events of the case of the murder of Rhona Morrison and of the life of Walter McMillian, who was wrongfully convicted of the crime. My project discussions the rights, specifically the 6th and 14th amendments, of Walter McMillian and how they were violated in a trial that made a conviction based solely on racism.)
Nori Morrill- Documentary "On A Hill Like This" (Housing is a fundamental human right, and the government's responsibility—or lack thereof—to ensure its provision is exemplified in the borough of Munjoy Hill, Portland, ME. The historical impact of federal policies like the National Housing Act of 1949 has accelerated gentrification, benefiting the city while displacing long-term residents—primarily low-income descendants of early immigrant families. These impacts are still felt in Portland today, resulting in the exacerbation of Maine's homelessness crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for equitable housing policies prioritizing access for all citizens.)
Reed Petrini- Paper, "The 21ST Amendment, Too Late To Shut The Floodgate Opened By The 18th" (This paper examines the lasting impacts of the 18th Amendment (Prohibition) on American society, economy, and law enforcement, arguing that its unintended consequences like increased crime, corruption, and economic disruption continue to shape modern issues like drug trafficking and income inequality. While necessary, repealing Prohibition through the 21st Amendment came too late to reverse the damage inflicted by the failed experiment fully.)
Luke Tinckham- Paper, "The Attack on Pearl Harbor: Historical and Cultural Perspectives" (This paper highlights the ramifications of The Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which was the first attack on American soil after we established ourselves as an independent country. My paper highlights political, historical, and cultural significances and ties this topic to the theme "Rights and Responsibilities." It also calls attention to how this attack influenced World War II, as well as affected many military and civilian lives in general.)
Olivia Toye- Paper, "Bioethics Throughout History: Rights and Responsibilities in Science" (This paper is on the history and evolution of bioethics, as well as explaining the rights and responsibilities that came with the evolution of bioethics.)