Every year the CSP American Studies and Honors U.S. History classes participate in the Chicago Metro History Fair.  It culminates in a statewide competition that is held in Springfield in early May.  Students can construct exhibits, perform a live performance or produce a media documentary about local history.  The following exhibits were displayed at this year's school competition on February 22nd and 23rd.

N. Johnson, K. Bullock & P. Patel display their project based on "The Great Roundout Train Robbery".

A. Rosales & T. Ramirez conducted their research on the fire at the Lady of Angels School, which resulted to more stringent fire regulations. 

T. Ingleby & L. LaManita looked into the life of Jane Adams and her work at the Hull House

This project focused on the impact Marshall Fields had on the shopping industry in Chicago.

A look at improving the life of infants.

The importance of women's rights in Chicago.

L. Cardenas, D. Nodling, G. Crawford & R. Deimler examine the importance the Genesee Theater has played in Waukegan.

G. Molina, E. Jiminez, E. Escovar & G. Molina discover the impact the death of Emmett Till had on civil rights.

There are four levels to the competition and Waukegan has always had several projects make it to the state competition at the end of the year.  Throughout the entire process students see quickly that history can be seen all around their daily lives and not found solely within the confines of a history textbook.  For more information about the Chicago Metro History Fair, visit their website http://www.uic.edu/orgs/cmhec/