Seventh graders from Willets Road School in East Williston are making history as their triumph in the Long Island History Day competition earns them a coveted spot in the state contest.
The students chose a historical topic and conducted research, using libraries, archives and museums, oral history interviews, and visits to historic sites. Once they draw a conclusion about their topic, they are tasked with presenting their work in one of five ways: a paper, an exhibit, a performance, a documentary or a website. This year’s theme is “Frontiers in History: People, Places and Ideas.”
The New York State History Day Contest will take place on April 24 at SUNY Oneonta.