Pelham Students Participate in National History Day

From Pelham Public Schools: Nine PMHS juniors were recently selected by the grade 6-12 social studies department to advance in the annual National History Day contest.

The students, guided by their social studies teachers, researched and documented historic, cultural, and social experiences of the past based on the common theme “Taking a Stand in History.” The students, working individually or in groups, conducted primary and secondary research to create an exhibit, historical paper, live performance, documentary or website about a specific historical event or person who either took a stand, or decided not to. Through their work, the students analyze and interpret their sources and draw conclusions about the significance of their chosen topic.

Students are also required to include an annotated bibliography along with their project.

Winners were selected in each category and may continue to refine their projects if they choose to move on to the regional competition in March. If selected, the students might also advance to the state and national competitions.

Eighth graders at Pelham Middle School also participate in the project, and winners were announced last week following a presentation of their work in the library.

This year’s PMHS winners:

Historical Paper

• Saul Glist - The Sound and Fury of the Imprisoned
• Jonathan Liesman - The New York Times and its Coverage of the Holocaust: A Journalistic Failure
• Samantha Tsang - Ralph L. Carr: The Lone Political Opponent of Japanese Internment
• Emily Xue - "Step High, Stoop Low, Leave Your Dignity Outside": Chicago's Dill Pickle Club

Individual Live Performance

• Jacob Dawson - Cesar Chavez

Individual Documentary

• Sarah Cullen - Thomas Paine
• Helen Meyerson - Beatrix Potter
• Jared Morel - Cuban Resistance

Individual Exhibit

• Sam Imperato - Stonewall Riots

Group Exhibit

• Natalie Todaro & Karla Pennetta - Hull House

Photos courtesy of Pelham Public Schools: (image 1) Helen Meyerson, Samantha Tsang, Jared Morel, Sarah Cullen, Karla Pennetta, Samuel Imperato; (image 2) Natalie Todaro, Emily Xue, Jacob Dawson (image 3) Saul Glist; Not Pictured: Jonathan Liesman