04-05-2025
Students showcase knowledge of history during statewide competition
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Over 400 students from local middle and high schools took to Central Connecticut State University for a history contest on Saturday.
Participants spent months researching, analyzing and creating projects demonstrating their knowledge of history.
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'I did a senior individual exhibit about Mila Pavlichenko, she was a Soviet sniper during World War II, and she fought for the rights of women to serve in combat positions and the responsibilities of other allied nations to support the Soviet Union,' siad Neila Feeney from Conard High School.
Students were able to look into the past, while keeping an eye on the future.
'The great thing about history day is students can explore their passion,' said Rebecca Taber, the director of secondary education programs at the CT Democracy Center.
Winners from Saturday's event will compete in the National History Day competition in Maryland next month.
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