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Photo of Raffi Andonian National History Day Judge at a podium
Photo caption: Raffi E. Andoninan, historian

JUDGE TESTIMONIAL: RAFFI ANDONIAN

“I judge for National History Day because I support the unique combination of research and creativity that NHD requires of students. Most of these kids will not go on to work in the field of history as a profession, but the value of thinking historically will remain with them. They are driven by the thrill of competition to elevate their performance as they progress through each round (and possibly each year), and along the way they discover that history is not dusty and boring but dynamic and relevant – and fun! History is more than a trivial curiosity, and the skills they develop to research, synthesize, and communicate will remain with them throughout their careers. As citizens, the students touched by NHD will learn to inquire, analyze, and consider multiple perspectives. I love witnessing this growth process and playing a contributing role in their journey as learners during these formative years – that’s why I volunteer as a judge for NHD in multiple states and at the national competition, too. Their efforts and creativity inspire me!”

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ABOUT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® (NHD):

NHD is a non-profit organization based in College Park, Maryland, that seeks to improve the teaching and learning of history. The National History Day Contest was established in 1974 and currently engages more than half a million students every year in conducting original research on historical topics of interest. Students present their research as a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website. Projects compete first at the local and affiliate levels, where the top entries are invited to the National Contest at the University of Maryland at College Park. NHD is sponsored in part by, HISTORY®, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Park Service, Southwest Airlines, the Crown Family Foundation, The Better Angels Society, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation. For more information, visit NHD.org.

ABOUT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® IN NEW MEXICO:

History Day in New Mexico is open to elementary, middle, and high school students statewide. The program is organized and sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council. NMHC offers online and in-person professional development for teachers as well as student events.