Congratulations to Lillian Wen and Cooper Self for first and
second place in the Kansas History Day competition. Wen, a student at Robinson Middle School, won
for her essay on The Pill: Gateway to
Women’s Autonomy. Self, a Topeka High
School student, won for his essay entitled, U.S. Interstate Highway
System: A Turning point in
Transportation and Communication.
Winners will advance to compete at the National History Day competition
June 9-13 in Washington D.C.
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