The first-ever History Competition was held in the high school in April!

  The competition featured five categories: written work, presentations, videos, and online technology. Those interested must be a Shamokin student in ninth through twelfth grades. The deadline for submissions was April 26, but entrants are urged to submit their work earlier. Winners will be announced soon.

  “Our History Club wanted to create a history and  social studies competition this year–like a science fair, but for our field of study,” explained Mr. Jon Grybos, teacher and club adviser. “ Our goal is to get more students involved in ‘doing history’ for themselves. Students are able to practice various skills while also presenting their own creative and meaningful work to an audience. Eventually, we would love to have it transformed into a true ‘History Fair’ and open it up to the public, but until then…”

  This year, club members and other interested students were able to select a history or social studies related topic they are interested in to research and submit their work based on several categories. Students must complete research, use various sources, and craft their own creative and meaningful history work.

  The competition will have five judges that will select a winner in each category and an overall competition winner. 

  “Our judges are not perfect. We have our own bias. Our grading scale on the rubrics are subject to interpretation. We will do our best to rate your work according to our rubrics but remember that this is partially subjective. Although we will have winners, what truly matters is your participation which demonstrates various critical skills and the production of your hard work,” Grybos said.

  Students who have any questions about how the competition will be judged, the rubrics, or any guidelines are to visit the history club’s webpage or Mr. Grybos.