The Red Bank Regional (RBR) History Club was recently honored as one of the ten top History Clubs in the nation, as determined by the National History Club, which is headquartered in Massachusetts. The National History Club has 475 chapters at high schools and middle schools in 44 states with over 14,000 members.
RBR History Club Advisor Roxanne Judice states, “We were surprised and excited to be recognized. We are a little niche club, but we try to do fun and meaningful activities.”
Those meaningful activities, gained them national recognition. In the recent past, the club ventured to Rutgers University to sit in on a history class; members of the Rutgers History Club then gave the RBR students a tour of the college campus. RBR club members learned about local colonial history while visiting historic Allaire Village in Wall Township. The RBR History Club members also traveled to Trenton, visiting the state government for a special program on, “How a Bill becomes a Law.” They also influence their home campus by providing a meaningful, “History Fact of the Week” for Friday daily announcements. Members have also designed a bulletin board related to World War II history with mementos from their own familial histories. All their activities have been self-funded through various fundraisers.
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In addition to a plaque for their school from the National Organization the students received a special resolution from State Senator Joseph Kyrillos as well as a subscription to The Concord Review, which publishes the only scholarly review of history essays written by secondary students.
The National History Club was founded in 2002 by The Concord Review. According to their website, “The study of history builds the critical skills students need to become responsible citizens and effective leaders.” For more information visit their website at www.nationalhistoryclub.org.
