Success for Quest Academy students at National History Day Competition
Seven students from Quest Academy, Palatine beat out thousands to earn spots at the recent annual National History Day competition held at the University of Maryland June 12-16.
The Quest students displayed their papers, documentaries and websites to compete against participants from all over the globe. Schools from the United States, Guam, American Samoa, China, as well as Department of Defense Schools in Europe had students who qualified to participate.
Top finishers from Quest include Marissa Howe, seventh grade, who placed 10th in the nation for her individual documentary, “The Attempted Nazi March in Skokie: Freedom for the Speech We Hate,” and Jenna Chin, eighth grade, who placed 11th in the nation for her paper, “The Escobedo v. Illinois Supreme Court Case.”
Located in Northwest suburban Palatine, Quest Academy is a PS-G8 private school providing gifted children with a challenging curriculum and nurturing environment. Its programs emphasize sound character along with scholarship and creativity in both the academics and the arts. The Quest Academy community values the individuality of each child and encourages each to strive for personal excellence.
For more information, visit www.questacademy.org.