Hi All,

I agree completely, Melissa!  I'm retired now, but have been judging since the early years of the competition in CT.  I find that being a teaching librarian is a huge advantage in judging.  Not only are we used to source verification, identifying student voice, citation, etc. etc.  We are also experienced in providing students with well-constructed, useful feedback in a positive, affirming manner.  We have a lot to offer as judges!

I hope others will volunteer - and have a great day at the competition!

Best regards,

Ava

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On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:50:16 PM EDT, Melissa Thom via CASL-L <casl-l@mylist.net> wrote:

Hello all!

NHD is in desperate need of judges for the state competition on May 3rd.  I am forwarding the email I received from Rebecca. I have judged before and it's a cool experience!

Melissa

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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Rebecca Taber, CHD State Coordinator <rebecca.taber@ctdc.ccsend.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Subject: Urgent!: 40 judges still needed for Connecticut History Day Contest on May 3!
To: <melissa_thom@whps.org>

We need you!

Judges Needed for CT History Day State Contest! Dear Friends of Connecticut History Day, We are seeking 20 judges for First Round Judging (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) and 20 judges for the Second, Runoff Round (12-2:30 p.m.) at the State History Day Contest on May 3, 2025. We need YOUR help provide an educational and enjoyable experience for the 400 participating students. Students enter to participate as an individual or group: Junior Division = Middle school students Senior Division = high school students Categories include:  Written Paper Documentary Exhibit Website Performance Get Started Here! Once you are re-directed to the sign up page, all new and returning judges should start by clicking the "Create Account" link to set up a new username and password!  How it Works: All judges will receive pre-contest training and materials to review. Judges work in teams of 2-3, with an experienced judge serving as captain. Judges meet students, review and rank projects, and provide critical feedback to every participant. Website and paper judges meet with students on contest day, but review projects in the week prior to the event. Documentary, performance and exhibit judges both view the project and meet with the students at the contest  First Round Contest judging lasts from 8:00 a.m. until mid-afternoon with breakfast and lunch provided. The top two projects in each category will be invited to represent Connecticut at the National History Contest. Special prizes will be extended to an additional 20 prizes projects worthy of recognition. Runoff Judges arrive between noon and 12:30 p.m. to view the top projects from the First Round. They will view 4 projects and together rank the projects and compule brief evaluation forms. Thank you for sharing this message with colleagues, college students, friends and relatives you think would be interested in volunteering! Sign Up Here! QUESTIONS? or for more information, please contact: Rebecca Taber, Director of Secondary Education Programs Connecticut Democracy Center rebecca.taber@ctdemocracycenter.org (860) 240-5342 or email info@historydayct.org Connecticut History Day is presented with major funding and support from: Franklin Foundation Connecticut History Day is a Connecticut Democracy Center program in residence at Connecticut's Old State House. Subscribe Contact CT's Old State House

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