Whiz Kids of the Week: History Day Winners From Lorton Station ES

This week's Whiz Kid is actually a group of nine kids from Lorton Station Elementary School (LSES). Here are the details:

National History Day took place on February 24 and as a result of their performance at the event there will be nine students from LSESS advancing to regional competition.

Students presented via exhibits, documentaries, performances and websites. The presentations were judged on historical quality, balanced research, and clarity of presentation.  This year’s theme was “Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, and Consequences.”  Students presented arguments from both sides of historical debates in their projects.

Here are the students who will advance along with their project name:

Lorton Station Elementary students selected for the National History Day Regional Competition are:

Christina Oh – individual exhibit - MacArthur vs. Truman: The Debate Surrounding the Korean Conflict

Evan Sparks – individual documentary – War at Home: How the Debate Over the Vietnam War Left the American Public Divided

Chloe Baker – individual documentary – The Alien and Sedition Acts: An Open Violation

Kassidy Pate – individual performance – Diplomacy and Daring Deeds: Dual Strategies for Winning Women’s Suffrage

Abigail Conklin – individual performance – Indian Removal in the 1830’s: A Debate within the Cherokee Nation

Luke Basich – individual website –The Debate over the Sherman Anti-Trust Act

Dina Murphy – individual website – The Debate over American Diversity: Learning from Our Mistakes

Congrats to all!

Mea Anderson and Emma Stemler – group website – The Oliver Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education Trials Changed the Country’s School System Forever