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Press Clips June 3, 2020 — October 3, 2020 “Wicomico student historians advance to state contest.” Crisfield-Somerset County Times, June 3, 2020. “History Day winner advances to national event.” Cumberland Times-News (Allegany County), June 6, 2020. “Bel Air High student wins award at Maryland History Day competition.” Baltimore Sun/Aegis, June 11, 2020. “Conversation Creates Understanding, leads to Sustainable Action.” St. Mary’s County Times, June 11, 2020. “Ruppert is budding historian.” Dorchester Banner, June 16, 2020. “Huelskamp named National History Day winner.” Garrett County Republican, June 25, 2020. “Chautauqua Series to be Presented Online.” Garrett County Republican, July 2, 2020. “Baltimore-based non-profit to study 1938 crap pickers strike.” Crisfield-Somerset County Times, July 8, 2020. “Pollitt Bible: Rich in African-American family history.” Dorchester Banner, July 14, 2020. “Anne Arundel poetry radio show founded by Maryland poet laureate awarded $1,000 from Maryland Humanities.” Capital Gazette/Baltimore Sun, August 4, 2020. “Alumni Spotlight: Making a Difference as a Prison Librarian – Glennor Shirley, MLS ’93.” University of Maryland College of Information Studies News, August 10, 2020. “Baltimore County among locations to host Smithsonian exhibition on voting, democracy.” Baltimore Sun/Towson Times, August 28, 2020. “Making Sense of the World through Prose and Poetry.” Bay Weekly (Anne Arundel County), August 28, 2020. “Smithsonian exhibit to come to SU.” Daily Times (Eastern Shore), September 3, 2020. “Writer Dorothy Parker's ashes exhumed from longtime Baltimore resting place, but where did they go? A mystery solved.” Baltimore Sun, September 4, 2020. “One Maryland One Book Program Explores Friendship.” Bay Weekly (Anne Arundel County), September 18, 2020. "Delmarva Today 09-25-2020 Part Two." Delmarva Public Radio (Eastern Shore), September 25, 2020. “One Maryland One Book Tour comes to county virtually.” Howard County Times/Baltimore Sun, October 2, 2020. 6/25/2020 Bel Air High student wins award at Maryland History Day competition - Baltimore Sun ADVERTISEMENT HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND Bel Air High student wins award at Maryland History Day competition THE AEGIS | JUN 11, 2020 Olivia Borkowski-Johnson of Bel Air High School is pictured in front of the S.S. W. John Brown. Olivia's project, titled "Maritime Heroes of Liberty Ships: Breaking Barriers on Land and Sea," recently won an award at the 2020 Maryland History Day competition. (Courtesy photo) Olivia Borkowski-Johnson of Bel Air High School won an award at the 2020 Maryland History Day competition. https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/harford/aegis/cng-ag-xcomm-md-history-day-20200611-dzbspcawbzdkjki77hlnswgewi-story.html 1/9 6/25/2020 Bel Air High student wins award at Maryland History Day competition - Baltimore Sun Olivia won the Special Prize in Historic Preservation, Senior Division for her website entitled, "Maritime Heroes of Liberty Ships: Breaking Barriers on Land and Sea." Nearly 600 middle and high school students submitted projects online to present their extensive historical research at the Maryland History Day competition. The competition, usually held in person, is the culmination of a year-long program from Maryland Humanities. Due to COVID-19, Maryland Humanities converted the contest to a digital format this year, with project evaluation across five categories taking place over four weeks. In 2020, more than 25,000 Maryland students participated at the school level. Maryland History Day, coordinated by Maryland Humanities since 1999, is open to public, private, parochial, and homeschool students in grades 6 through 12. Working solo or in small groups, students create original documentary films, exhibits, performances, research papers, or websites exploring a historical topic of their choice on an annual theme, which this year is “Breaking Barriers in History.” Maryland History Day sparks critical thinking and helps develop skills in research and analysis, writing, and public speaking. Competitors at Maryland History Day have already won first or second place in their category at school and district levels. Students from 17 Maryland counties and Baltimore City received special awards, designated for outstanding Maryland History Day projects that cover specific subjects. Students from seven Maryland counties and Baltimore City will represent Maryland in the National History Day competition, where they will compete among 3,000 participants from across the country and beyond. https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/harford/aegis/cng-ag-xcomm-md-history-day-20200611-dzbspcawbzdkjki77hlnswgewi-story.html 2/9 6/25/2020 Bel Air High student wins award at Maryland History Day competition - Baltimore Sun National History Day has also converted their contest to a digital one in 2020, held in June. The competition involves students from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and international schools in China, Korea, and South Asia. Maryland History Day is an affiliate of National History Day, a non-profit education organization that promotes an appreciation for historical research among middle and high school students through multiple annual programs, including the National History Day Contest. https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/harford/aegis/cng-ag-xcomm-md-history-day-20200611-dzbspcawbzdkjki77hlnswgewi-story.html 3/9 7/24/2020 Ruppert is budding historian - Dorchester Banner | Dorchester Banner SUPPORT OUR MISSION SUBSCRIBE READER SERVICES CLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES CONTESTS Search Coronavirus Dorchester Business Sports Education Church Health & Fitness History Viewpoints Home Education Ruppert is budding historian advertisement Ruppert is budding historian Jun 16th, 2020 · by Dorchester Banner · Comments: 0 $39.90 $59.90 25.00 39.99 Print Edition Submitted photo/DCPS Dylan Ruppert SHILOH — A local eighth grader finished his middle school years with a big success. “Three cheers for North Dorchester Middle School 8th grader Dylan Ruppert, whose paper won a special prize at the state level of the Maryland History Day competition, having previously won first prize in the Lower Eastern Shore round,” a statement from Dorchester County Public Schools said. Dylan’s paper “Austrian Resistance to Nazi Occupation: How the Political Barriers of the Time Were Broken” won the statewide prize in the category of Peace, Non- Violence, and Justice. But he isn’t just a budding historian — Dylan also qualified for a place in the statewide level of the National Geographic GeoBee this year, which unfortunately was cancelled due to COVID-19. Mark Lowrie is Dylan’s social studies teacher at NDMS. Nearly 600 middle and high school students submitted projects online to present their extensive historical research at the 2020 Maryland History Day competition. The competition, usually held in person, is the culmination of a year-long program from Maryland Humanities. Due to COVID-19, Maryland Humanities converted the contest to a digital format this The Dorchester Banner is published every Thursday. 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Scott Baker, who teaches at North Dorchester High School, and Sarah Mason, who teaches at Bennett Middle School in Wicomico County, were honored as the Maryland History Day Statewide High School and Middle School Teacher of the Year, respectively. Maryland Humanities also selected a District Teacher of the Year for each county with participating schools. Tags: Dorchester County Public Schools · Featured · Maryland History Day · North Dorchester Middle School Related Ruppert wins Middle School’s Dorchester’s Maryland Twenty DCPS students chosen Geographic Bee History Day Winners for All-State Chorus February 11, 2020 March 24, 2019 December 31, 2017 In "Education" In "Local History" In "Around Dorchester" Newsletter Subscribe to the Dorchester Banner weekly email newsletter email address Subscribe Comments https://www.dorchesterbanner.com/education/ruppert-is-budding-historian/ 2/3 6/25/2020 History