EAGLE 8th grader, Evi GIll, competed this past summer in the 2025 National History Day® National Contest, held at the University of Maryland at College Park from June 8–12.
Evi’s presentation, National Parks: “America’s Best Idea” ? was awarded the Outstanding Affiliate Award, given to the best junior entry from each state. Evi was also named as one of ten national finalists in the Junior Individual Exhibit category.
The 2025 contest theme was Rights and Responsibilities in History. Evi joined more than half a million students globally who completed historical research projects in one of five categories: documentary, exhibit, paper, performance or website.
After completing a project, students compete in a series of contests beginning at the local level. The top students in each project category– from both middle and high school divisions in 49 states, Washington D.C., U.S. territories, and international schools — are invited to compete in the annual NHD National Contest.
According to NHD Executive Director Dr. Cathy Gorn, this year’s National Contest participants represent just one percent of NHD students worldwide. “The critical thinking, research, writing, and analysis learned from NHD will benefit students far beyond academics as they become successful professionals, community-minded leaders, and engaged citizens.”