Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006
More than 200 students from area junior and senior high schools competed in the regional competition of History Day at 91ÊÓƵ April 4.
With a theme of "Taking a Stand in History: Ideas, Events, People" students entered one of 13 categories: individual or group exhibits, individual or group performance, individual or group documentary, or individual paper.
Those placing first or second in any category advance to the state contest, May 10-11, at Pennsylvania State University. Winners advance the national contest at the University of Maryland June 11-15.
Contact Dr. David Twining, associate professor of history of regional coordinator of the event, at (724) 946-6246 or e-mail twinindc@westminster.edu for more information.
