National History Day
National History Day is an educational program devoted to the learning of history. Last fall, students chose a topic related to the annual theme (“Breaking Barriers in History”). and conducted extensive research using both primary and secondary sources. After analyzing and drawing conclusions about their topics’ significance in history, they presented their work in an original project. April 17th - 26thth, the state competition was held virtually.
Those who competed at the State History Day competition:
Senior Division
Tyler Kaus
Cassie Nesheim & Jackson Smith
Thomas Kaus
Grace Sorenson & Lauren Collins
Jameson Margetts, Gracie Jones & Alexis Conboy
Maralee Rischling
Those who qualified for National History Day competition:
Lauren Collins & Grace Sorenson - 1st Place Senior Group Website
Thomas Kaus - 1st Place Senior Individual Website
Tyler Kaus - 2nd Place Senior Individual Documentary
Special Awards
History Nebraska Award - 1st Place: Tyler Kaus
NEBRASKAland FOUNDATION - 2nd Place: Lauren Collins & Grace Sorenson
Alternates include:
Maralee Rischling - Senior Paper
Cassie Nesheim & Jackson Smith - Senior Group Documentary
