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Thank you to the following students who showed incredible dedication and motivation by competing in virtual debates against other HCPSS middle schools on May 29 and June 5. You made BBMS so proud with your poise, preparation, professionalism, and persuasive delivery.
6th:
Elizabeth A.
Meghan G.
Swati S.
Wania M.
Drisana S.
Anslyn S-V.
Mueed A.
Abhijeet S.
Riley M.
7th:
Ella W.
Malinda W.
Matthew B.
Jaylen W.
Kevin X.
Sophie M.
Ishaan T.
Jacob W.
Dennis H.
Ryan Z.
8th:
Maya R.
Lamia A.
Lily G.
Chikamara O.
Izzy K.
Katie G.
Samara R.
Sree P.
We have some good news to share with you! The results recently came in for the Howard County "Virtual" History Day Competition! The students who placed 1st and 2nd will advance to states to "digitally" compete later this month.Howard County History Day Winners 2020
Junior Individual Documentaries
3rd Place
Jim Thorpe: So Much Accomplished Yet So Little Changed
Student: Mitchell Dickson
Teachers: Janine Sharbaugh, Felicia O’Meara, and Hannah Verlich
Bonnie Branch Middle School
Junior Individual Performances
2nd Place
Breaking into a Modern Economy: Hamilton's Financial Plan
Student: Lily Granai
Teachers: Janine Sharbaugh, Anne Schaefer, and Hannah Verlich
Bonnie Branch Middle School
Junior Group Performances
1st Place
The Book that Affected Millions of Hearts
Students: Samara Rahman and Raji Shah
Teachers: Janine Sharbaugh, Anne Schaefer, and Hannah Verlich
Bonnie Branch Middle School
Raji's and Samara's project was publicly recognized by the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center on their social media.
Junior Individual Websites
1st Place
Defeating Odds: Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine
Student: Seth Markey
Teachers: Janine Sharbaugh, Felicia O’Meara, and Hannah Verlich
Bonnie Branch Middle School
Special Awards
African and African American Experience Award Sponsored by the Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County
Junior Division
What HeLa Lacks: The Harrowing Detriments of the World's First Immortal Cell Line
Student: Lamia Ayaz
Category: Historical Paper
Teachers: Janine Sharbaugh, Anne Schaefer, and Hannah Verlich
Bonnie Branch Middle School