Several Students Earn Honors at Texas History Day; 3 Advance to National Competition

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Students from around Texas recently competed in Austin at the Texas History Day Competition. Aldine ISD was well represented, with over 50 students participating.

The tradition of excellence continues with three projects winning first or second place and advancing to National History Day, held virtually this year in June. Two projects placed third and several earned special awards.

Texas History Day Results

Second Place —Advancing to National History Day
Category: Senior Individual Performance
Marsha P Johnson: In the Fight for Life by Tori White from Nimitz High School
Teacher: Ian Harvatine

Second Place- advancing to National History Day
Category: Junior Individual Exhibit
A Desire Sparks Conflict by Sophia Villatoro from Lewis Middle School
Teacher: LaShel Jackson

Second Place —Advancing to National History Day
Category: Junior Individual Performance
The Coming of My People – The Civil Rights Act of 1964 by Ka’Sean Francis from Stovall Middle School
Teacher: Will Dewey

Third Place
Category: Senior Individual Performance
Fighting Fire With Jazz by Emma Montiel from Carver High School
Teachers: Todd Gonion and Mary Wright

Third Place
Category: Senior Individual Website
The Cuban Missile Crisis: Debate Amidst War and Successful International Diplomacy by Miriam Uresti from MacArthur High School
Teacher: Caitlyn Soden

Special Awards

Outstanding Regional Entry
Category: Junior Individual Website
The Great Baseball Debate by Kali Patton from Drew Academy
Teacher: Jorge Espinoza

1st Place: Elementary Group Poster Contest
Nelson Mandela by Maritza Bautista, Melanie Castillo, Vanessa Cedillo Duenez, and Nathalie Olivers from Escamilla Elementary School
Teacher: Monica Loas

2nd Place: Elementary Group Poster Contest
Lewis Latimer by Kiara Castillo, Valerie Elzarraras, Jasmine Galvan, and Yarlinne Benito from Escamilla School
Teacher: Monica Loas

3rd Place: Elementary Individual Poster Contest
John Brown by Caleb Martinez from Escamilla School
Teacher: Monica Loas

4th Place: Elementary Individual Poster Contest
Sam Houston by Fatima Vazquez from Escamilla School
Teacher: Monica Loas

Ruthe Winegarten Texas Women’s History Award
Category: Junior Individual Documentary
The Push for Juneteenth by Aria Lawson from Drew Academy
Teacher: Kimberly Clayborne