More than 65 county secondary students representing 14 middle and high schools were recently recognized at the Anne Arundel County Regional History Day competition and awards ceremony. The theme for the 51st competition was Rights and Responsibilities in History.
Middle school students compete at the junior level, while high school students compete at the senior level of any given category. The first- and second-place winners in each category advance to the state level of the competition. Students were asked to share their historical knowledge, extensive research, and educated perspectives via various categories and expressions such as, visual exhibits, performances, websites, documentaries, and written assignments.
A complete list of the Anne Arundel Regional History Day winners can be found here.
In addition, special awards were given to other exceptional projects that highlighted a specific aspect or topic in history. The special awards are sponsored by Anne Arundel County Public Schools as well as local businesses, organizations and individuals. The special awards include monetary prizes, tours, and commemorative items.
The countywide competition was hosted by the AACPS Division of Advanced Studies and Programs and the Office of Social Studies. This year’s event sponsors included the Alduino Family, Maryland Humanities, Historic Annapolis, The League of Women Voters, Watermark, The Annapolis Maritime Museum, Amnesty International, the Bowie Baysox, Educational Systems Federal Credit Union, The Maryland Coalition for Civic Education, The University of Maryland, The Maryland Council for Civic and History Education, Chesapeake Arts Center, Kindness Grows Here, M&T Bank and the Anne Arundel County Public Library.
A complete list of 2025 History Day special awards can be found here.
Jennifer Roman, a social studies teacher at AACPS’ Virtual Academy, was named the 2025 History Day Teacher of the Year for her exemplary guidance of teachers and students in the research process. Ms. Roman traveled from California to Annapolis for the competition in support of her students, many of whom were honored during the award ceremony.
The Maryland History Day state competition will be held on May 3 at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Winners from the state competition will move on to compete on the national level in June.