Ema Rennie, a 7th grade student from Genoa Middle School, is a Finalist in the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day (NHD) competition. For her paper about investigative journalist Gary Webb, Rennie will be moving on to compete at the University of Maryland the week of June 14-18. This year’s theme is “Leadership and Legacy in History.” She is taught by Caley Nestor-Baker and Media Specialist Deanna McDaniel.
McDaniel was selected as the 2015 Patricia Behring Teacher of Merit for the Ohio affiliate, which recognizes outstanding NHD educators. Two winners, one at the junior level (grades 6-8) and senior level (grades 9-12), are selected from each NHD affiliate. The winners of the national awards will be selected from among the affiliate awardees.
Each year nearly 3,000 students from all around the world, along with their parents and teachers, gather at the University of Maryland, College Park for the week-long finals. After spending months on project research and preparation, and competing at local and affiliate contests, these students are eager to show their hard work at the national level.