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Friends of Washington History Day

Nearly 4,000 Washington students participate in History Day at some level. However, this number represents only a small fraction of our student population.

Two obstacles prevent more students from becoming a part of History Day: lack of awareness and lack of funds. In some cases, teachers have simply not heard about the educational excellence History Day students can gain. In other cases, the cost of participation can exclude individual students or entire school districts.

As a person who cares about History Day, you can help to ensure that no student is denied the opportunity to participate. Your personal gift will help to:

• provide travel allowances for students who go to the national contest.
• strengthen state efforts to promote History Day participation across the entire state. In 1999, Washington History Daywon the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching History--we would like to continue to provide that opportunity for all students statewide.
• offer teacher workshops, which have increased the numbers of schools and teachers participating in History Day.

As a Friend of Washington History Day you may choose to become a donor at any of the following levels:

• Donor: $1-$499
• Bronze Donor: $500-$2,499
• Silver Donor: $2,500-$4,999
• Gold Donor: $5,000 - $9,999
• Platinum Donor: $10,000 +

For benefits associated with each sponsorship level, please contact the state office.

Please contact the Washington History Day office if you are interested in making a donation.

Lauren Danner, Ph.D.
State Coordinator
Washington History Day
Washington State Capital Museum
211 21st Avenue S.W.
Olympia, WA 98501
360-586-0219
360-586-8322 Fax
Ldanner@wshs.wa.gov

Washington State Historical Society
1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Toll-free 1-888-BE-THERE (1-888-238-4373)