Newton County School System (NCSS) is pleased to announce the winners of the recent 2022 NCSS Social Studies Fair. Students in grades 5 through 12 competing in the fair conducted extensive research on a topic of their choice and were judged on the four major components of their social studies project—the research summary paper; the visual/display that should effectively organize and communicate the research and results; the project abstract which should include a description of the project, the research question/problem, methodology, and conclusion; and finally, an oral interview.
All first place winners will advance to the North East Regional Social Studies Fair.
Social Studies Fair Award Winners
| NAME |
|
SCHOOL |
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PROJECT |
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PLACE |
| Jackson Nealy |
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Cousins Middle |
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The Battle of Stalingrad |
|
1st |
| Amoriah Eliah-Asriel Wimberly |
|
Newton County Theme |
|
Stereotypes of the Black Woman |
|
1st |
| Destinne Brown |
|
South Salem Elementary |
|
Who is Madame C.J. Walker |
|
1st |
| Kennedy Curry |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle |
|
Have You Ever Vaped? |
|
1st |
| Azaya Foster, Brianna Maffett, & Lauren Parsons |
|
Liberty Middle |
|
The Autism Spectrum: Living with the Autistic Child in America |
|
1st |
| Benjamin Parson & Jonathan Hulgan |
|
Newton County Theme |
|
Forgotten Purrs and Barks: The Domestication of Ancient Cats and Dogs |
|
1st |
| Breyan Barton, Shanay Lindsay, & Emily Gallardo-Rosas |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle |
|
Teens and Mental Health |
|
1st |
| Maren Poynter & Madolyn Height |
|
Newton County Theme |
|
COVID-19s Effect on the Ecosystem: Is the World Finally Going Green? |
|
1st |
| Leila Shaw |
|
Newton County Theme |
|
Food During the Great Depression |
|
1st |
| Liam Boardman, Angel Alvarez, & Armando Diaz-Ortiz |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle |
|
How is the Russian and Ukrainian War Affecting Economies/Industries? |
|
1st |
| Sophia Mabie |
|
Newton County Theme |
|
Who is Behind Some of the Unusual Social Norms in North Korea? |
|
1st |
| Rhonda Grider-Purchase |
|
Newton County Theme |
|
Does color affect drink choice? |
|
1st |
| Bailey Stover |
|
Newton High |
|
The Culture Heard Around the World: The Influence of African Americans on Western Music |
|
1st |
| Allie Danilchuk |
|
Newton College & Career Academy |
|
Are Voters Classified 100% Republican or Democrat? |
|
1st |
| Leah Joseph, Sarah Robinson, & Isabella Webb |
|
Newton College & Career Academy |
|
Does Daylight Savings Affect the Daily Lives of Humans? |
|
1st |
| Robyn Asbell |
|
Newton College & Career Academy |
|
What are the Effects of Teaching Critical Race Theory Across a Broad Spectrum of Curricula in the U.S.? |
|
1st |
| Jacob Asbell |
|
Newton County Theme |
|
The Vietnam War: U.S. Involvement in the Conflict |
|
2nd |
| Karsyn Randle & Jayla Jernigan |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle |
|
The Black Panther Party |
|
2nd |
| Malakai Dotting & Sean-Christopher Blaise |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle |
|
How is the United States better prepared for future terrorists attacks since 911? |
|
2nd |
| Brandon Simmons |
|
Newton High |
|
Racial Inequality in America: The Obstacles African Americans Face Today |
|
2nd |
“Events, such as the Social Studies Fair, provide students an opportunity to enhance their research process skills, experience healthy competition and build new knowledge. With this exposure, students make informed decisions about history relevant to our community today,” said Shundreia Neely, Director of NCSS Secondary Education.
Neely added, “I am extremely proud of our District Social Studies Fair winners, the teachers who guided them and the administrators who supported them. “Their projects exemplify their dedication and work.