ECU to host National History Day competition

More than 250 middle and high school students are expected to participate March 30 in the regional National History Day competition at East Carolina University. Judging at the event, themed “Debate and Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, Consequences” will begin at 10 a.m. in Mendenhall Student Center. The public is invited to attend, said Chad Ross, teaching assistant professor of history.
“You’ll see the excitement and energy in these kids’ faces,” said Ross, who is in his third year of organizing the event.  Read more…