At Bates Elementary, Aimal Chohan, and Abdul Khan's project, “Masjid Umar Bin Khattab: Center of Muslim Community in Brownstown,” impressed judges at the regional level, securing their spot in the state competition. Their exemplary work reflects the district’s commitment to fostering diverse perspectives and historical exploration. Chohan and Khan are fifth grade students who are multilingual learners and speak Urdu and English.
Wegienka Elementary fifth grade students Liam Cusamano and Aubreana Howington teamed up to demonstrate outstanding research skills with a project on the American-French Alliance during the Revolutionary War. Salena Simpson researched and reported the impact of Claudette Colvin during the Civil Rights Movement.
Patrick Henry Middle School excelled in the regional competition as well, with six students qualifying for the state level. Eighth grade students Ethan Miller, Charlitt Brydges, Sophia Suthers, and Zoie Yee, performed a skit on the Indian Removal Act. Addison Walter and Emmalyn Pinnegar, also eighth grade students, researched and created an exhibit on “The Battle of Brownstown.” Although Drew Mazur, 9th grade; Andree Braziel, 8th grade and Micah Lester, 8th grade, did not qualify, their participation highlights their commitment to academic excellence and historical exploration.
“We are immensely proud of all our students who participated in the National History Day Competition,” said Mark Greathead, Superintendent of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. “Their dedication to historical research and presentation skills is truly inspiring. We wish our advancing students the best of luck at the State Finals Event in April.”
The 2024 State Finals Event will take place on Saturday, April 20 at Central Michigan University, where students will continue to compete under the theme “Turning Points in History” in the National History Day competition.