15-05-2025
Okaloosa STEMM Academy earns honors at 2025 Florida History Day competition
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa STEMM Academy students earned top honors at the 2025 Florida History Day State Competition, representing the academy's skills in historical research, academic achievement and creative expression.
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Many students showcased their excellence in the competition. Olivia Scopac received the Florida Digital History Award for her documentary, 'Vietnam Above the Treetops.' Aurora Preston earned the Women's Heritage Award for her documentary, 'The Night Witches: How Soviet Women Pursued Their Responsibility to Defend Their Country.' Aurora also received the Outstanding County Award for Okaloosa County.
Ellie Veal and Klare Young won first place in the National Maritime Historical Society Award for their engaging group performance, 'Amelia Earhart's Rightful Flight.' On top of a cash prize, both first-place winners will have their achievements published in the National Maritime Historical Society's magazine.
In addition to student awards, devoted STEMM teacher Andrew Adams was awarded the title of Florida History Day 2025 Teacher of Merit. This is the second year a STEMM educator has been named Teacher of Merit.
'These outstanding accomplishments are a testament to the hard work, talent, and dedication of our students and educators,' Okaloosa County Superintendent Marcus Chambers said. 'We are incredibly proud of their achievements and how they represent the excellence of Okaloosa County Schools.'
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Florida History Day is an academic competition challenging 'students to explore historical topics aligned with an annual theme through research papers, performances, documentaries, exhibits, and websites,' the school district release said.
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