“National History Day makes history come alive for America's youth by 
engaging them in the discovery of the historic, cultural and social 
experiences of the past. Through hands-on experiences and presentations, 
today's youth are better able to inform the present and shape the 
future. NHD inspires children through exciting competitions and 
transforms teaching through project-based curriculum and instruction.” 
 From nationalhistoryday.org

Dear Judge Alumni of Virginia History Day District 5,

We would love to have you participate in 2013 for the District 5 
Competition of Virginia History Day! If you teach history or social 
studies, give history-based tours, or are a regular reader of history, 
you are qualified to serve as a judge.

History Judge Details

Date and Time: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 8:00 a.m. (judges’ meeting) to 
3:00 p.m. (awards ceremony at 3 pm)

Place: Mount Vernon High School (8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, 
VA 22309)

ALL you need to do to sign up: It is easiest to reserve your place as a 
judge on the Virginia History Day website at 
va.nhd.org/ud/templates/register.php.

Tips for Signing Up: When you go to the address listed above, you can 
find sign-up directions under “Judges and Other Registration and FAQ’s.” 
To reserve your place as a judge, click on “District 5.” Judges should 
list themselves as “first-time visitors” in the system. Questions or 
comments may be addressed to me at 
[log in to unmask] or at 301-314-9893.

Deadline: Please reserve a place as a judge by Mon., Jan. 21, 2013 (if 
possible). A confirmation will be provided. This year, we are 
streamlining the number of judges, so sign up early to get your 
assignment of choice! A confirmation will be provided.

Benefits of Judging: There is the reward of knowing that you have 
fostered the love of history among middle and high schoolers in northern 
Virginia. You also will receive a complimentary breakfast and lunch!

Please join us again as a judge at the District 5 competition. It will 
be one of your personal highlights of early 2013! In the meantime, our 
best wishes for a productive and peaceful year,

Denise

Denise McHugh
District 5 Virginia History Day Planning Team
The District 5 Virginia History Day Planning Team is composed of 
educators from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. Museum and 
Gardens, Office of Historic Alexandria, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the 
National Museum of the Marine Corps, Fairfax County Public Schools, and 
Mount Vernon High School.

-- 
Nicole A. Roth
Graduate Coordinator
History and Art History
(O) 703.993.1248
(F) 703.993.1251