Congratulations to our 2018 History Day Winners!
Each year, students in 4th through 12th grade participate in Utah’s annual History Day. They learn how to conduct historical research and showcase their findings through film, websites, written papers, performances and exhibits. The University of Utah History Department provides a reward for four of these projects, that fall within particular categories. Our 2018 winners have shown incredible dedication to their research and academic excellence in the presentation of their work.
Congratulations students - we hope to see you next year!
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University of Utah Equality in History Prize  Time’s Up: How Stonewall Changed the Gay Revolution, by Sofia Price Clayton Middle School (Salt Lake City) Junior Individual Documentary: https://youtu.be/Kxxk_AxTyl8 On why she chose this topic: "I was inspired to focus on this topic because it is something that I didn't know that much about, but was a big part in our history. It is important to me because it is not something that is taught in school, yet it is of equal importance to know the struggle for equality for all."
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University of Utah Immigration History Prize  Immigration Conflict: The Chinese Exclusion Act, by David Zimmerman and Skylar Paxman Lakeridge Junior High (Orem) Junior Group Documentary: https://youtu.be/PvqlHOCY2Es On why they chose this topic: “While searching for a NHD project, we came across an old family friend whose dad wrote an article on Chinese Immigrants and the Chinese Exclusion Act. We asked him and our friend a little more about it, and conducted basic research. We found that it worked with the Conflict and Compromise theme. We were super excited about this new found topic, especially because we would get to interview our family friend. In addition to this the Chinese Exclusion Act relates to recent events about immigration laws; this was a deciding factor in choosing this topic.” |
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University of Utah History of Science/Technology/Medicine Prize |
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 Sister Kenny’s Controversial Method of the Polio Epidemic, by Alette Dunlap & Lauren Whitby Thomas Edison Charter School North (North Logan) Junior Group Performance
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University of Utah History of Women/Gender Prize |
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 Eleanor Roosevelt: Rising Up in the Fight for Human Rights, by Marissa Hancock & Alyssa Fielding Thomas Edison Charter School South (Hyrum) Junior Group Exhibit On why they chose this topic: "What inspired me to focus on Eleanor Roosevelt was her lifelong dedication to helping others, specifically through her contribution the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She strived to help others gain equal rights and opportunities they deserved in life, and made a worldwide impact. It's important to learn about, because it shows that when you look outside yourself, you can truly change the world." - Alyssa Fielding
“I was inspired to focus on Eleanor Roosevelt because of her legacy as an advocate to protect human rights, her determination and persistence in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and her lasting impact as First Lady. Eleanor is important to all because she established awareness and change for human rights of all people. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights protects our individual rights as a human being. Eleanor Roosevelt lived in a way that demonstrated she would not settle for people being treated unequally. Instead of standing by, she stood up.” - Marissa Hancock
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