National Event
Top entries from the Minnesota State Event are awarded the opportunity to compete at the National Contest at the University of Maryland-College Park in mid-June.
2027 National Contest
The 2027 National Contest will be in College Park, Maryland from June 13-17, 2027.
Team Minnesota 2026 National Contest Results
Medalists and Finalists:
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First Place: Helen and Sara, Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis. Senior Group Documentary, “Fusing Religion and Politics: How the Iranian Revolution Led to Radical Reforms”
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Second Place: Malai, Justice Page Middle School, Minneapolis. Junior Individual Exhibit, “Vanguards of a Revolution: Freedom House and the First Mobile Emergency Room”
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Third Place: Shaunya, Shakopee High School, Shakopee. Senior Individual Documentary, “From Baby Snatching to Justice: The Revolution for Family Sovereignty, State Reaction, and the Indian Child Welfare Act’s Reform”
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Fifth Place: Ruby, Oak Grove Middle School, Bloomington. Junior Paper, “Heroes on Wheels: The Impact and Legacy of the Freedom House Ambulance Service” (Outstanding Affiliate Entry in the Junior Division)
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Fifth Place: Emmett, Peter, and Robin, Murray Middle School, St. Paul. Junior Group Documentary, “Reforming Occupational Lead Safety: Alice Hamilton’s Revolutionary Research”
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Fifth Place: Marley, Charley, Lily, and Dessa, Mariner Middle School, White Bear Lake. Junior Group Exhibit, “The Love Canal”
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Sixth Place: Zev, Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet School, St. Paul. Junior Individual Website, “The Silencing of Prague Spring”
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Sixth Place: Millie and Zella, Sanford Middle School, Minneapolis. Junior Group Website, “The Cutter Incident: Provoking Revolutionary Reactions in America”
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Eighth Place: Amelia and Olivia, Sanford Middle School, Minneapolis. Junior Group Documentary, “Sesame Street: Reforming Children’s Television and Revolutionizing Education”
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Eighth Place: Dorothy, Elsie, and Henry, Buffalo Community Middle School, Buffalo. Junior Group Performance, “Columbine: How the Reactions to a Tragedy Reformed School Safety”
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Eighth Place: Amber, North Lakes Academy, Forest Lake. Senior Individual Performance, “Manufactured Breath: How the Iron Lung Led to Revolutionary Medical Reform” (Outstanding Affiliate Entry in the Senior Division)
Additional award winners from Minnesota:
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Outstanding Affiliate Entry in the Senior Division: Shaunya, Shakopee High School, Shakopee. Senior Individual Documentary, “While the World Watched: The Spanish Civil War, Franco’s Human Rights Abuse, and the Failure of Global Responsibilities”
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Outstanding Affiliate Entry in the Junior Division: Alexa, Delano Public Schools, Delano. Junior Individual Website, “The Right to Revolt: Common Sense’s Impact on Government”
Honorable Mention Awards are presented to entries that ranked in the second place in the first round of judging. While these entries were not eligible for the final round of competition, their outstanding scholarship is recognized as Honorable Mention:
- Alice, Open World Learning Community, St. Paul. Junior Individual Exhibit, “Reformation through Community Mental Health”
- Cullen, Sanford Middle School, Minneapolis. Junior Individual Website, “‘Bread Not Guns:’ Revolutionizing Diplomacy with Food”
- Abby, Beatrice, Charley, Open World Learning Community, St. Paul. Senior Group Performance, “‘Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman:’ The Ladies’ Home Journal Sit-In, Revolution, Reaction, and the Reform of Portrayals in Women’s Media”
- Kendall, DeLaSalle High School, Minneapolis. Senior Individual Exhibit, “Revolutionizing Care: The Birth of the General Hospital”
- Amalia, Ella, DeLaSalle High School, Minneapolis. Senior Group Website, “Florence Nightingale: The Pioneer of Modern Nursing”
Throughout the week of the contest, several Minnesota students were recognized in project showcases from sponsoring institutions:
- Marley, Charley, Lily, Dessa, Mariner Middle School, White Bear Lake. Junior Group Exhibit, “The Love Canal,” showcased at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
- Tinsae, East High School, Duluth. Senior Paper, “The Voting Rights Act of 1965: How a Landmark Legislative Victory Reformed Voting Practices in the U.S.,” was selected by the White House Historical Association to showcase their paper on their website and participate in a writers’ workshop and tour of The People’s House: A White House Experience.
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