Sigourney history students head to districts

            The Sigourney Community School District held two history fairs for their schools, with the elementary history fair held on February 28. Each student presented their projects-ranging from poster boards to digital presentations to short skits-in front of younger grades and then were judged that afternoon to choose who would go on to the district competition on April 7.

            According to Amy Jones, the history teacher for the elementary school, the theme was “Taking a Stand in History”, which was used by other students across the country. Students could choose any topic related to the theme. Along with the project itself, each had to write a process paper about how they created their work. They could also work alone or with a partner for the project.

            “I was happy to see students choosing such a wide variety of topics,” Jones said. “They worked hard doing research and completing their projects.”

            The same theme and process applied to the high school students as well, who will compete in the senior division. Their history teacher, Andy Harter, informed students of the contest in October, but work mainly began after winter break was over. 14 students prepared their own exhibits, plays and documentaries that will advance to districts.

             “Our topics are all over the map,” Harter said. “One thing I say is you don’t want to do anything that someone else is doing. There’s presentation ranging from Bill Russell to Rosa Parks. We’ve done well at districts in the past and they have done a lot of research to do well.”

            The following elementary students will be going on to the district history fair at Indian Hills on April 7.

            Ryleigh VanDenHeuvel

            Courtney Hemsley

            Allison Sieren

            Ty Shafranek

            Dan McLaughlin

            Reagan Power

            Mason Harter

            Corran Freel

            Rain Barthelman

            Jack Clarahan

            Levi Dehne

            Zoe Webb

            Evan Striegel

            Zach Ives

            Macy Fisch

            Brookelyn Hemsley

            The following high school students will be going on to the district history fair at Indian Hills on April 7.

            Ian Terfehn

            Brett Striegel

            Brooke Donald

            Sam Fowler

            Ben House

            Eric Johnson

            Makenna Hammes

            Dan Richard

            Shelby Stein

            Megan Stuhr

            Noel Garringer

            Mackenzie Sieren

            Mac Conrad

            Nick Goad