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History Day County And State Competitions
May 1, 2014
Presenter: Kelly Baquero- Lead History Teacher (6-12)
In this brief presentation, Baquero introduced the 9-minute “State History Day 2014” YouTube video by revealing that 250 students competed at the district’s History Day event, 200 went to county, and numerous appeared at state.
Folsom Cordova was the largest district representing Sacramento County, and Russell Ranch’s own Mary Golden (later acknowledged) won the Sacramento County History Day Teacher of the Year award. Participating students in the audience were also applauded. Overall, this year was a huge milestone for Folsom Cordova, with elementary participation in the Common Core-like activity doubling!
Presenter: Kelly Baquero- Lead History Teacher (6-12)
In this brief presentation, Baquero introduced the 9-minute “State History Day 2014” YouTube video by revealing that 250 students competed at the district’s History Day event, 200 went to county, and numerous appeared at state.
Folsom Cordova was the largest district representing Sacramento County, and Russell Ranch’s own Mary Golden (later acknowledged) won the Sacramento County History Day Teacher of the Year award. Participating students in the audience were also applauded. Overall, this year was a huge milestone for Folsom Cordova, with elementary participation in the Common Core-like activity doubling!
HISTORY DAY PARTICIPANTS
After the video, Mr. Shaw (a judge of History Day for ten years,) said that this was the best size of participants and quality of work produced. Shaw, Ms. Reinking, Ms. Stanley and Mr. Ford said they were impressed and appreciative of the parents, staff, and students involved.