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Three Kern fifth graders take home awards at state History Day

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Published: 4/30/2012 12:43 pm

Updated: 4/30/2012 1:01 pm

Three Kern County 5th graders took top awards at the California State History Day contest in Riverside over the weekend.

Madeline Abernathy of Laurelglen School and Emma McNellis of Endeavor School were co-champions.

Jessica Jensen of Endeavor School was the state runner-up.

The students selected, designed, and researched their own projects under the National History Day theme of Revolution, Reaction, Reform.

Congratulations to all three!

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erogers - 4/30/2012 3:07 PM

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There were more than three winners from Kern County! Please let all the winners be acknowledged! Jessica Jensen (runner up)from Endeavour Elementary Emma McNellis (Champion) from Endeavour Elementary Madeline Abernathy (Champion) from Laurelglen Elementary Kaitlyn Moss and Caitlyn Richter (Champion) from Fruitvale Jr. High Alex Coleman and Christopher Trickey (Champion) from Fruitvale Jr. High Cassidy Porter (Champion) from Endeavour Elementary Special Awards: Best use of Primary and Expert Sources: Emma McNellis-Endeavour Elem. Exemplary Understanding and Use of Geography: Alexis Hill, Kaitlyn Hillis and Max Barrera - Thorner School Outstanding Use of Academic English by English Language Learner: Bryan Garcia- Blake Elementary School Congratulations on all our Kern County winners!

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