Harrison County students have once again displayed their exceptional knowledge and creativity at the 2024 Region VII Social Studies Fair, where they have garnered top honors across various categories.
Abriana Godfrey from Big Elm secured a well-deserved 3rd place in Economics with her insightful project, "Cookies Are How Much?".
Bridgeport Middle's Riley Cheatham emerged as the winner in Sociology, with a compelling study titled "Troop Morale Through the Years." The school further shined with Jaelyn Heldreth taking 1st place for her exploration of the "Monongah Mine Disaster" in the State and Local Studies category.
Layla Hartzell and Ava Davis from Bridgeport Middle stood out with their joint project on Mary Virginia Wade's contribution during the Civil War, titled "Bread and Bullets: The Story Behind Mary Virginia Wade," which earned them 2nd place in US History. Additionally, Eli Carr and Anthony Cilento received 2nd place in US History for their project "A Stands for Alcatraz."
Lincoln Middle School's Silas Raines, alongside Alden Bott and Paxton Edwards, impressed the judges with their project "Nuclear Panic Duck and Cover!", exploring the historical context of civil defense, and secured 2nd place in Anthropology.
In Psychology, Liam Bennett and Finnian Chavoustic from Johnson Elementary School took 1st place with their thought-provoking study, "Time to Unplug?," delving into the impacts of technology on mental health.
In Anthropology, Finna Mace took 2nd place with the project titled, "Mummies of Ancient Egypt".
Mountaineer Middle School students Dylan Miller and Dmitry Miller earned 1st place in State and Local Studies with their study on the Akro Agate Glass Co., shedding light on a significant piece of local industrial history.
Reagan Lopez from Nutter Fort Intermediate brought to life the tragic tale of "The Titanic Triangle," securing 2nd place in World History and demonstrating an impressive grasp of global events.
Finally, students from Victory High School, Ayla Harman, Corbin Gillespie, and Easton Barnard, were recognized with a 2nd place in State and Local Studies for their project "Fight On – The History of Liberty High School," which highlighted the rich history of one of the county's educational institutions.