2006-2007+National+History+Day

code format="owner" “Triumph and Tragedy in History”

During the 2006-2007 school year, National History Day invites students to research topics related to the theme Triumph and Tragedy in History. As is the case each year, the theme is broad enough to encourage investigation of topics ranging from local history to world history, and from ancient time to the recent past.

For National History Day 2007, students are encouraged to select an individual, idea or event and demonstrate how and why their topic was a triumph and/or a tragedy in history. Students should keep in mind, however, that often the same topic can be viewed as both triumph and tragedy depending on the experience of the participants, the perspective of historians and the passage of time.

This year, West Catholic had 25 students participate in the National History Day Philadelphia Competition at the National Constitution Center on March 15, 2007.

Haftom Khasai and Malik Neal: “Cryptology” documentary Jichang Ni and Nahum Redae: “Khmer Rouge” documentary Samira McCafferty: “Amazing Grace” exhibit Crystal Nichols: “Jamestown” exhibit Kiersten Adams, Portia Herndon, Liana Taylor, and Christina Williams-Potter: “Jeb Stuart” performance – 3rd place, went to States Danny Benny: “Albert Einstein” documentary – 3rd place, went to States Johan Nignan, Amanuel Abraham, Smara Mekonnen, and Steven Thomas: “Judy Meisel” exhibit Corey Gammon, Cache Whitaker, Nbyat Gebremariam, Samnie Coleman, and Courtney Dill: “Texas Western” exhibit Weena Doyle, Stephen King, and Travis Lopez-Rodriguez: “How Hitler Helped You” documentary Katharine Davis and Mercedes Dressler: “Constantine and Women’s Rights” exhibit

Haftom Khasai and Malik Neal's "Cryptology" documentary came in 1st place and proceeded to the Pennsylvania State Competition at Penn State University.

Jichang Ni and Nahum Redae's "Khmer Rouge" documentary came in 2nd place and proceeded to the Pennsylvania State Competition at Penn State University.

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