Alma Students Recognized at State History Day 2026

Alma students delivered an outstanding performance at State History Day on Saturday, April 18, earning top placements and special recognitions across multiple categories. Their hard work, creativity, and dedication to historical research were on full display.

Special Prize Winners

We are proud to recognize the following students who received special awards:

Alma Middle School

• Rickey Blake and Greyson Timmerman — American Revolution Prize Honorable Mention

• Eleanor Howell — American Revolution Prize Honorable Mention

Alma High School

• Arianna Stricklin — 3rd Place for Women’s History

State History Day Placings

The following students earned top placements in their respective categories:

• Brayden Peppas and Jackson Rust — 3rd Place Senior Group Documentary

• Claire Peters and Makayla Roberts — 3rd Place Senior Group Exhibit

• Cali Ferguson — 2nd Place Senior Individual Documentary

• Morgan English and Layla Hendrix — 2nd Place Senior Group Documentary

• Riley Bender — 2nd Place Senior Individual Performance

• Isabella Chapen, Lola Tapia, and Leila Wood — 2nd Place Senior Group Performance

• Nora Dean — 1st Place Junior Individual Performance

• Charlotte Shores — 3rd Place Junior Division Individual Exhibit

Students earning 1st and 2nd place will advance to compete at National History Day at the University of Maryland in June - an incredible achievement at the national level.

We are so proud of all of our students who competed. Their success reflects not only their commitment to excellence, but also the support of their teachers and families. Alma Schools continue to demonstrate a strong tradition of academic achievement and excellence in history education.