Holy Family Students Shine at Regional History Day Competition

This competition is part of the National History Day program, which encourages students to explore historical topics through in-depth research, analysis, and creative presentation. Students can showcase their work in categories such as documentaries, exhibits, websites, performances, and papers.

After advancing from our school competition, these dedicated students represented Holy Family at the regional level with impressive projects:

Group Documentary
The German Democratic Republic - Establishment, Development, and Collapse
Alma Grothe, Audrey Smyth

Group Exhibit
US Dakota War of 1862
Donnie Voss, Will Burmeister

Group Exhibit
The Tuskegee Airmen
Bennett van Blyenburgh, Carson Christie

Group Website
The Right to Play: The Racial Integration of College Athletics
Kolton Kockler, Paul Lisko

Individual Exhibit
The California Gold Rush
Blake Olson

Individual Exhibit
Josephine Baker
Giada Gobeyn

Individual Exhibit
Unit 731
Thea-Amor Lopez

Individual Performance
"A Letter To My Wife"
Anya Golikova

We are proud to announce that three projects earned spots in the prestigious State History Day competition on Sunday, April 27. Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the next level of competition:

• Thea-Amor Lopez - Unit 731
• Bennett van Blyenburgh and Carson Christie - The Tuskegee Airmen
• Anya Golikova - A Letter to My Wife

Their commitment to research, creativity, and presentation distinguished them among their peers. Best of luck as they prepare to showcase their work at the state level.

We extend our gratitude to the teachers, mentors, and parents who supported these students throughout the process. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding efforts and dedication to academic achievement.