The Illinois History Day first place team from Parker Junior High show off their medals, from left, Avery Cheung, Emma Santiago, Dahlia Thomas and Sophie Folaju with their teacher Linda O’Dwyer. the team will next compete for a national title. (Provided photo)
Education, Local News

Parker history students win state, earn trip to national competition

Parker Junior High students are headed to a national meet after winning first place in the Illinois History Day competition performing an Illinois case that led to employee safety reforms. 

The team will be at the University of Maryland June 14 through 18 competing in the middle school division for national honors.

Avery Cheung, Emma Santiato, Sophie Folaju and Dahlia Thomas competed in the group performance category at the state competition in Springfield on April…

Popular stories < 7 days

Newsletter

Meet Charley Dieringer

H-F Pride Fest 2026