Contest Rules

For questions related to the Contest Rules for any National History Day-related event, please see the NHD Rulebook. Please contact Dr. Bergstrom at bergstromt@pcsb.org with any questions related to this academic competition.

About Dunedin Highland History Day

Dunedin Highland Middle School began participating in the National History Day academic competition in 2010 and we have developed a reputation for high-quality projects within the Junior Division. We've also watched our Highlanders continue their History Day journey in high school, competing in the Senior Division. Our students and alumni have traveled to compete at all levels of the competition, resulting in category winners and special prize recipients. 

Our alumni also give back in amazing ways through mentorships and volunteerism. Our school competition ranges over 200 projects from our 6th and 8th grade CGS and STEAM student populations. Alumni return on a yearly basis to judge the Dunedin Highland History Day competition, providing our students with critical feedback that helps them on their academic journey and NHD experience. Alumni also provide additional support and guidance to students competing at higher levels of competition throughout the Spring semester.

Congratulations to the following students who represented our school and district at the Florida History Day and National History Day competitions over the years: 

National History Day 2010 - Innovation in History

• Lexa Armstrong and Michaela Pollman - 3rd Place Group Exhibit (FHD)

National History Day 2011 - Debate and Diplomacy in History

• Jessica Hamacher and Jaime Kay - Irish History Award Winners for Group Performance (NHD)

National History Day 2012 - Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History

National History Day 2013 - Turning Points in History

National History Day 2014 - Rights and Responsibilities in History

National History Day 2015 - Leadership and Legacy in History

National History Day 2016 - Exploration, Encounter, and Exchange in HIstory

• Jennifer Gilby and Gabrielle Hines (Alumni) - 1st Place National Winner for Group Exhibit (NHD)
• Divya Arora - National Finalist for Individual Documentary (NHD)
• Noelle Behar, Isabella Mihaj, and Maya Kohli - Women's History Award for Group Website (FHD)
• Sophie Goldsmith and Danielle Martin - Finalist and Holocaust Studies Award (FHD)
• Mason Bullock - Finalist for Individual Exhibit (FHD)

National History Day 2017 - Taking a Stand in History

• Corrine McCormick, Trinaty Barber, and Emily Garnica - National Contestants for Group Performance (NHD)
• Aabhas Jain, Aidan Hogan, and Andrew Arndt - Special Prize for Group Documentary (FHD)
• Anisha Abraham - Special Prize for Individual Exhibit (FHD)
• Alex Franco - Special Prize for Individual Website (FHD)

National History Day 2018 - Conflict and Compromise in History

• Chloe Baker, Tiffany Dove, Ashley Mattson, and Hailey Sherrell - National Contestants for Group Performance (NHD)
• Olivia Fuller - National Contestant for Historical Paper (NHD)
• Maya Srinivasan (Alumni) - 3rd Place for Group Website (FHD)
• Serena Bhaskar, Rachel Gambrell, Angela Li, and Sonia Mithani - Best Use of Primary Sources Award for Group Documentary (FHD)
• Tessa Hostetler and Natasha Shirer - Finalist for Group Documentary (FHD)

National History Day 2019 - Tragedy and Triumph in History

• Emily Hayes and Riley Matthews - National Contestants for Group Documentary (NHD)
• Jonathan Yacobi (Alumni) - National Contestant for Group Exhibit (NHD)
• Maya Srinivasan (Alumni) - 3rd Place FInalist for Individual Website (FHD)
• Jordan Weisberg - Finalist and Celebrate Freedom Award for Individual Documentary (FHD)
• Mira Yengera and Aisha Moore - Finalists for Group Performance (FHD)
• Ryan Stewart - Finalist for Individual Exhibit (FHD)

National History Day 2020 - Breaking Barriers in History

• Reagan Matthews and Raegan Fitzgerald - National Contestant and WWI Award for Group Documentary (NHD)
• Mackenzie Wallace and Chas Wain-Nye - National Finalist for Group Performance (NHD)
• Austin Vo - National Contestant for Individual Website (NHD)
• Prisha Sherdiwala - National Contestant for Historical Paper (NHD)
• Emily Hayes (Alumni) - National Contestant for Individual Documentary (NHD)
• Larissa Samson  - 3rd Place for Individual Documentary (FHD)
• Colin Boltz, Andrew Nordmark, and Siddarth Sriram - Military Heritage and National Maritime Special Prizes for Group Exhibit (FHD)
• Krish Asknani, Angela Li, and Serena Bhaskar (Alumni) - Best Use of Primary Sources Award for Group Documentary (FHD)

National History Day 2021 - Communication in History

• Avery Armanious, Sara Fletcher, Zoriana Nizhynska, and Lydia Li - National Contestants for Group Performance (NHD)

• Sophia deKoter - 3rd Place Historical Paper (FHD)

• Jacqueline Sherrell, Leah Park, and Emmary Hunt - Finalists for Group Documentary and Holocaust Education Special Prize (FHD)
   

What to Expect During the Contest

Please see your teacher for details.

The Dunedin Highland History Day competition follows the NHD Rulebook and utilizes the official NHD Judging Rubrics for project evaluation. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bergstrom at bergstromt@pcsb.org.