Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Exploring the theme “Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures and Consequences,” Winburn Middle School students nearly swept the junior division in the 2011 Kentucky History Day area contest.

District 6’s top three students in each category received a medal March 19, and all top five finishers will advance to the April 30 state competition in Frankfort.  

• FCPS results

Kentucky History Day is part of the National History Day program, which promotes the teaching and learning of history in America’s schools. The annual theme is broad enough to encourage investigation of topics ranging from local and state history to U.S. and world history. Students analyze the historical significance of their topics and present conclusions in dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, websites and research papers.

This year’s program culminates with the June 12-16 national conference at the University of Maryland.