Nimitz High History Fair Students Hear From Primary Sources in Waco Siege

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Several Nimitz High School students participating in Texas History Day, which is part of the National History Day program, traveled to Baylor University to attend a seminar entitled “Reflection on an American Tragedy: The Branch Davidians 20 Years Later” held at Powell Chapel, Truett Seminary on April 18. A group of knowledgeable scholars came together to discuss the continuing issues raised by the Branch Davidian event and provide some insight into its long-term meaning for American religious life and culture. The Nimitz students — Kevin Connally, Bradley Ofoegbu, Angélica Reyes, Thalia Durán and Tyler Toon — have a group documentary project entitled “When Faith Turns Fatal,” which is about the Waco siege in 1993 as a turning point in law enforcement. The group’s project, which placed first in senior division group documentary at the regional event, has advanced to the state competition in May. This year’s National History Day’s theme is “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events.” While at Baylor University, the group of students interviewed several notable professors, retired FBI negotiator Gary Noesner and a surviving Branch Davidian Clive Doyle.

Pictured are (l-r) Brad Ofoegbu, Angélica Reyes, Clive Doyle, Kevin Connally, and Thalia Durán.