TALLAHASSEE– The Museum of Florida History is pleased to announce the winners of the annual Florida History Fair (FHF) contest held in Tallahassee May 1–3. More than 50,000 students from around Florida participated in Florida History Fair this year and the top entries from each county competed at the state contest. At the event, outstanding history teachers from across the state were also recognized and presented with awards.
“The students and teachers who participated in this year’s Florida History Fair are a shining example of the talent and creativity in Florida schools,” said Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner. “I’d like to recognize all of the students who devoted hours to researching their topics and perfecting their presentations, including the award winners who will represent Florida at the National History Day contest in Washington, D.C. I’d also like to recognize the teachers honored with awards this year whose dedication inspires students to cultivate their interest in history.”
More than 1,120 middle and high school students presented award-winning research in a variety of mediums including, documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances and websites. The top two placements of each category are invited to represent Florida at the National History Day (NHD) contest in College Park, Maryland, June 12–16.
Hernando County winners:
2nd Place - Harlem Renaissance
Senior Group Performance
Jasmine Jean-Marie, Weeki Wachee High School
Hannah Jean-Marie, Weeki Wachee High School
Madeline Jean-Marie, Weeki Wachee High School
3rd Place Jackie Cochran and the WASP, Encountering WWII
Junior Individual Documentary
William An, Powell Middle School
3rd Place Sergei Korolev: the Seacoast of the Universe
Senior Group Documentary
Dustin Faulkenberry, Frank W. Springstead High School
Stefanos Belavilas, Frank W. Springstead High School
Will Rainsberger, Frank W. Springstead High School