Way to go! Eleven of our 8th Graders participated in the New Jersey History Day Contest, which took place at William Paterson University. This series challenges students to become experts on a topic of their choice, individually or in a group. Students take inspiration from the annual theme—this year, “Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History”—to create original projects in one of five creative formats. The following students participated in the contest: Shane C. ’30 and Jonas C. ’30 for their exhibit on the fall of the Nazi nuclear program; Sia S. ’30 and Ella W. ’30 for their exhibit on the United Nations; Amelie M. ’30, Khloe R. ’30, and Allula L. ’30 for a performance depicting civil rights activists in Mississippi; Julia I. ’30 for her documentary on journalist Nellie Bly; and Kerry D. ’30 and Nathan S. ’30 on their documentary on China’s Cultural Revolution. Ken E. was a contest alternate for his historical paper on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in 1911. “Through our research, we discovered that world leaders’ ideas for the UN helped to provide a vision for the post-war world, and the UN not only came out of World War II but helped to encourage [the war’s] end,” explained Ella. Added her project partner, Sia: “Being at the event, we got to meet people from all over the state who were passionate about history, and we are very grateful to have been able to share that passion and love of the subject with them.”
8th Grade Service Trips Highlights
For the second time this year, 8th graders participated in service-learning field trips and opportunities to connect with our local community and take steps toward our school’s mission to “make it better.” Students volunteered for the Bergen Family Center, Meals on...
