Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Students from across the state displayed their love of history and their knowledge of this year’s theme in the 2011 Kentucky History Day competition.

The contest, focusing on “Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures and Consequences,” was part of the Kentucky Junior Historical Society’s conference April 29-30 in Frankfort.

In year-long projects, students analyzed the historical significance of their topics and then presented conclusions in dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, websites and research papers.

• Top state results from Fayette County Public Schools

Junior and senior division winners and runners-up in each category will advance to the national competition June 12-16 at the University of Maryland.