26 students advance to State History Fair

Twenty six Northside students qualified for state history fair competition after success at the regional level. They represent five high schools and one middle school.

This year’s theme is “Triumph and Tragedy in History” and advancing projects include papers, documentaries, performances, websites, and exhibits.

Texas History Day state contest is Saturday, April 27 at the University of Texas at Austin and Bullock Texas State History Museum. The first and second place winners at the state contest will advance to the National History Day contest this summer.

JUNIOR DIVISION

INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENTARY

1^st place – Ayumi Vasquez – Rudder MS

            * Also won the STEM in History Award

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT

1^st place – Payton Hiles –Rudder MS

2^nd place – Chloe Phan – Rudder MS

GROUP PERFORMANCE

1^st place – Merixtell Trevino and Baleigh Salone – Rudder MS

            * Also won Best in Show

SENIOR DIVISION

GROUP DOCUMENTARY

1^st place – Lauren Garanzuay, Axa Soria, Erika Howlett, and Anh Adams – Communications Arts HS

2^nd place – Bryan Mendolvitz, Anthony Vo, and Andrew Schofield – Brandeis HS

INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENTARY  

1^st place – Laura Reilly-Sanchez – Health Careers HS

GROUP EXHIBIT

1^st place – Kristen Kohler, Anna Robichaux, and Megan Valco – Brandeis HS

2^nd place – Carina Trevino, Angelica Graciano – Jay Science and Engineering Academy

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE  

1^st place – Migdalia Vazquez – Brandeis HS

GROUP WEBSITE

1^st place – Marcus Curry and Nathaniel Liendo – Jay Science and Engineering Academy

2^nd place – Christina Kersey, Lauren Kersey – Harlan HS

INDIVIDUAL WEBSITE

2^nd place – Lily Rice – Health Careers HS

PAPER

1^st place – Maya Wray – Communications Arts HS

2^nd place – Kyle Westbrook –Jay Science and Engineering Academy