Young historians at two Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools spent weeks preparing for their National History Day presentations.
Each year, the nonprofit National History Day (NHD) program sponsors a competition for 6-12th graders around the world. Students choose a topic and conduct extensive research, presenting their conclusions and evidence through a series of contests, first at the school level, then at the district, state, and national levels. Contests are judged by educators, historians, and for BCP, community partners. (See full lists of this year’s judges below.)
This year’s theme, “Rights and Responsibilities in History,” inspired students at City Springs Elementary / Middle School and Hampstead Hill Academy to explore topics such as Jesse Owens, the Birth Control Movement, the Geneva Conventions, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for exciting group projects and presentations.
The winners of BCP schools’ NHD competitions will continue at the district contest on March 1, 2025 at Patterson High School.
Enjoy the photo galleries of each school’s event below.
City Springs Elementary / Middle School National History Day, Feb. 7, 2025
City Springs’ judges included BCP President and CEO Laura Doherty.
“The benefits for our students from doing these projects are numerous and extend beyond just learning about a topic,” notes Dr. Rhonda Richetta, Principal, City Springs. “Our students accountability and accomplishment with their group.”
Congratulations to the following groups who move onto the district competition:
Group Exhibits:
LGBTQ+ Rights: 6th graders Amariey, Javon, and Dariell (6th grade does not move onto the district competition)
The Great Reginald F. Lewis Museum: 7th graders Trinity, Carlos, and Kimora
Atlantic Slave Trade: 8th graders London, Mya, and Kemani
Individual Exhibits:
Baltimore as a Stop on the Underground Railroad: 7th grader Joy
Maya Angelou: 8th grader Jamie
Individual Documentary:
The Rights and Responsibilities Linked to Redlining in Baltimore: 7th grader Denise
Hampstead Hill Academy, Jan. 17, 2025
A group shares its website with HHA Principal Matt Hornbeck.
Special appreciation goes to middle school teachers Mr. Farber, Ms. Neverosky, and Mrs. Kosmer for guiding 300 students in producing such impressive projects and to Mr. Ball, Social Studies teacher, for his unwavering support.
Congratulations to the Hampstead Hill groups who will be advancing to the districtwide competition:
Exhibits:
Curt Flood: 8th graders Quinn McC., Aidan L., and Erick Z.
The Liberator: 8th graders Charlotte W., Fio G., Siena C., and Ana R.
Documentaries:
Jesse Owens: 8th graders Ashton L., Brayan C. A., and Joaquin M.
Birth Control Movement: 8th graders Louise C., Kamryn K., and Maeve S.
Websites:
Geneva Conventions: 7th graders Jaden A., Calvin B., and Hudson C.
The Fair Labor Acts (1938): 7th graders Agustin A., Treme C., Spencer C., and Aaron D.
THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES
Thanks to the many BCP educators, former educators, elected officials, and community leaders who served as NHD judges and role models to our young historians!
City Springs’ Judges:
Dana Edwards, Office of the Attorney General of DC
Rose Hoffman, Former City Springs educator, EmpowerK12
Ahmad Collick, Former City Springs educator, The Y of Central Maryland
Gail Prensky, Kultur Stories
Jok Abraham Thon, Kultur Stories; Sudan Promise Academy
Zeke Cohen, City Council President
Jermaine Jones , City Council 12th District
LaQuisha Hall, BCPSS- Professional Development; Former Baltimore City Teacher of the Year
Sharonda Eley, BCPSS- Talent & Organizational Development
Nia June, Poet
Mike Lucas, HHA Middle School Assistant Principal
Cailee King, Former City Springs educator; International Center for Journalists
Whitney Birenbaum, Charm Lit
Emmanuel Faulkner, BCPSS- Library and Media Services
Harold Henry, BCP Chief of Schools
Jon McGill, BCP former Chief of Schools
Shaquayah McKenzie, Former City Springs educator; Livity Impact
Lt. Gov. Rutherford, Former Maryland Lt. Governor
Mark Haney, Kultur Stories
Hanibal Gnahoui, Outward Bound
Chirs Doyle, Outward Bound
Josh Michael, Maryland State Board of Education
Normandi Amprey, TFA Executive Director
Dr. Christopher Morphew, Dean of Johns Hopkins School of Education
Fran Phillips, Former Deputy Health Secretary, State of Maryland
Nicole Culhane, Notre Dame School of Pharmacy
Noell Lugay, Assistant Deputy Mayor of Baltimore
Commissioner Muhammad, School Board Commissioner
Nancy Schertzing, University of Maryland School of Law
Sarah Levine, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Sarah Sechrist, BCPSS- Evaluation & Training
KeShawn Golson, Elev8 Baltimore- Senior Director, Children and Youth Services
Janay Reece, WJZ Journalist
Corrie Schoenberg, Senior Program Director, The Fund for Educational Excellence
Laure Doherty, BCP President and CEO
Andy DeVos, Former City Springs Educator; UMBC Professor
Geneen Godsey, Community Coo
Dr. Adams
Erica Korto, Former CS; My Crossing Paths Counseling Center
Dr. Michelle Sallin, Former Baltimore City Schools science teacher; Lead scientist, State of Maryland
Dr. Renee Blanding, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Vice President of Medical Affairs
Ribekah Li Oroke, City Springs Academic Coach
Stephanie Watkins, City Springs Guidance Counselor
HHA NHD Judges:
Daniela Amzel, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Admissions Coordinator
Amata Anderson, Assistant Principal
Leslie Anderson, Morgan State University | National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities, Assistant Professor
Tony Berry
Kevin Brown, Mike Lucas convinced me,
Alexandra Cenatus, Maryland Humanities, Director of Programs
Laura Doherty, BCP, President and CEO
Charlotte Edwards, Baltimore Curriculum Project, Data & Marketing Assistant
Adrienne Ekas, UMBC School of Social Work, Assistant Dean of Field Instruction
Ashley Green
Emma Healy
Harold Henry, Jr., Baltimore Curriculum Project, Chief of Schools
Chuck Hurley, Voices for Restorative Schools/ World Class Grads, Board Member
Chuck Hurley, World Class Grads, Board Member
Dave Jamieson, Southwest Airlines, Captain
Katie Johnson, HHA, Substitute
Kim Jolley, Village Learning Place, Director of Teen Programming
Thornell Jones, Voices for Restorative Schools (VRS), Board
Fanta Kamara, HHA, Assistant Principal
Kat LoJo, HHA, 7th Grade ELA
Denise Love, Retired
Joseph Manko, The Abell Foundation, Education Program Officer
Matt Mittenthal
Miriam Mittenthal
David O’Connor, Retired, Attorney
Phyllis Panopoulos
Anthony Patterson, City Springs Elementary/Middle School, Director of Equity and Anti-racism
Anne Perkins, BCP Board,
Maddie Phillips, City Springs EMS, Instructional Coach
Justin Redd, Kramon & Graham, P.A., Attorney (Principal)
Angela Scott, Baltimore Curriculum Project, Director of Human Resources
Kimberly Scott, Maryland State Senate /Senator Ben Brooks, Chief of Staff
Darryl Smith, Highland lodge 184, Past President
Geraldine Swann, Hampstead Hill Academy, Social Media Manager
Geraldine Swann, Hampstead Hill Academy, Social Media Manager
Charmaine Turner, BCP-Frederick Elementary School, Administrative Coach-Lead
Shandra Womack, Baltimore Curriculum Project, Human Resource Assistant
City Springs Photo Gallery
Hampstead Hill Photo Gallery
