Hamlet Middle School teacher Caroline Whitley led her social studies students to a sweep in various categories at the National History Day Competition at UNC-Charlotte March 24.
From the NHD website, “By participating in National History Day, students become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, and exhibit developers as they create unique contemporary expressions of history.”
“HMS is so very fortunate to have Caroline at our school,” said Principal Karen Allen. “She has given her whole heart to teaching and realizes that the calling often goes beyond the classroom.
In April, the winners will compete in the State NHD Competition in Raleigh.
“I am so proud of our students for taking ownership of their research projects and getting this opportunity to compete on the state level,” said Allen.
In the category of Women’s Frontiers, the team of Kayden Gibson, Alexis Webster, Paris Moore, Emily Thompson and Korben Smith won first place. The team of Kaleigh Bowden and Madison Taylor finished second the Frontiers in Race division.
In the category of Indigenous Frontiers, the team of Alhia Perez Moya and Yaniice Conway finished third.
The following HMS students participated in the competition but did not place: Alexis Smith, Lennox Allen, Bella Lampley, Devan Harrington, Miyonna Evans, Jaxon Cooke, Angel Huerta, Janae Quick, Brittney Quick, Dannah Dickinson, Genesis Mendez-Cordova, Rhyls Stewart, Ethan Sparks, Mackenzie Quick, Alexis Mosley, Jayla Ellis and Breanne Smith.