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December 27, 2017
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Firing our the news: Great fun and excellent educational event as we celebrate Texas Independence Day in Hood County March 1-3, 2018. Join the Stroll Thru Texas History. Enter our Student History Fair Better than that join us in passing down Texas History. Sponsor a hero’s flag. Be a Texas Defender.
[box]2018 Texas Heroes Foundation Student History Fair Theme:
“Conflict and Compromise in Texas History ”[/box]
Awards – $200 Best of Show. Each category each level: $100 first, $50 second & $25 third and Group Award $100 to be shared. We encourage choirs and other groups to participate in group categories. Details and forms
Senior Scholarship presented by the Texas Heroes Foundation. Manuscripts must be mailed, website design, and video’s emailed on or before February 15, 2018. All other entries must be submitted on February 25th or 26th of 2018. Mail 9106 Bellechase Granbury, Texas 76049 email March2Texas@gmail.com subject SHF video or web design 
Texas History event, person, encounter can continue into the 1900s but must begin prior to Dec. 31, 1899.
Go to www.texasheroesfoundation.org for more information.
$ Cash Prizes for homework, talent, or just plain fun.
Sing? Dance? Play music? Web design? Build a project? Write? Make a video? It’s all about Texas.
Sew, sculpt, build, or just dream it up.
Write a play, write an essay, write a song. Sing a song, play a song.
Just showcase the Conflict and Compromise in Texas History prior to 1900s.
Enjoyed the Heroes (Texas Teachers) at Acton Middle School today. Thank you for all you do to save and teach history.
Tomorrow GMS! Wreckers Burgers…yummm!
Celebrating Texas Independence 2017 and Planning March 1, 2, & 3 2018. Sign up early.
Wow! Will Shiro’s Cannon will give a big black powder boom to help us celebrate Texas Independence Day . Join us March 1-3, 2018.
The DayTripper has declared that the THF’s Texas Independence Day Celebration of North Teas in Hood County is one of the Top Ten in Texas. http://thedaytripper.com/2017/02/23/10-texas-independence-day-parties/
2017 Texas Heroes Foundation Student History Fair Theme: “Taking a Stand in Texas History”
Awards – $200 best of show. Each category each level: $100 first, $50 second & $25 third and Group Award $100 to be shared. We encourage choirs and other groups to participate in group categories.
Senior Scholarship presented by the Texas Heroes Foundation.
Manuscripts must be mailed on or before February 15, 2017
All other entries must be submitted on or before February 26th or 27th of 2017
Texas History event, person, encounter can continue into the 1900s but must begin prior to Dec. 31, 1899.
All entries: Parents and/or students must bring the entry to Acton Baptist Church at 3500 Fall Creek Hwy Feb. 26, 3-5 pmand Feb. 27, 2-7 pm. You need two entry forms completed for each entry. Entries MUST be picked up at the end of the awards presentation at 6:30 pm on March 3 at Acton Baptist Church. All entries not picked up will be discarded. Contact Peggy Freeman 214-675-5752 with questions.
Research Manuscripts – Creative/Narrative/Expository/
Exhibits – Open to individual and groups. Exhibit size – no larger than 40 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 6 feet high. Entries can include any combination of photos, research paper, artwork, 3-D models, etc. The theme/topic of the exhibit must be obvious. Students should be prepared to answer questions about their research and project. Criteria for judging exhibits:1. Historical content and accuracy. 2. Exhibit relates to the topic of Texas history prior to the 1900s. 3. Exhibit is organized, has visual impact, & correctly uses maps, photos, etc. 4. Demonstrates wide and abundant research.5. Clearly demonstrates the chosen theme and topic.Artwork – Open to individual and group entries. Entries can include any painting or print style, sculpture, photography, garments, or any other art form. Artwork will be judged using the following criteria:1. Historical content and accuracy. 2. How well the artwork relates to the topic of Texas Independence and history prior to the 1900s 3. Creativity, technique, and uniqueness of style of artwork. 4. Visual impact. 5. All art work must be mounted stable enough to display or hang. If drawing or art work is on plain sheet of paper, flimsy, or cannot be properly displayed please attach it to something stable such as card stock, cardboard, foam-core, etc. to support the work so that it does not get bent, torn, etc. and can be displayed or hung up. 6. Artwork must be clean, not torn, bent, damaged, smeared. 7. Show your pride of work by presenting a clean, neat piece of artwork.
Videos/Power Point – Open to individual and group entries. Entries must be 20 minutes or less and can include either presentation or creative style of any kind. The video can be made from live video recording or using a combination of stills such as photos or graphics. You are welcome to consult with a video professional for tips on making the video, but you cannot engage his or her services for shooting, editing, etc. Criteria for judging videos: Historical content and accuracy (even if using a fictional account) 2. Relevance to the topic of Texas Independence and history prior to the 1900s. 3. Creativity and uniqueness of style. 4. Video flows well, is organized and clearly understood. 5. Good visuals and sound quality. 6. Engages the viewer.
Performing Arts – Ballads, scenes, duets, solo and groups 1. Historical content and accuracy (even if using a fictional account). 2. Relevance to the topic of Texas Independence and history prior to the 1900s. 3. Creativity and uniqueness of style. 4. Presentation flows well, is organized and clearly understood. 5. Historically correct details in the production including costumes and props. 6. How engaging the presentation is to the viewer. You may incorporate video images in your presentations. Example video or slide show with music, dancing singing. Presentation for judging will be done on Tuesday between 4-9 pm. Winners will present at the THF Student History Fair. Bring your entry forms at that time. Call to get a time to compete so you won’t have to wait too long. 214-675-5752
Website Designs – Open to individual and group entries. Entries can include either presentation or creative style of any kind of web design. It can be made live on-line or saved on a portable drive. The entry must open in html using a combination of original text, photos, video and graphics. These entries will be on display during the history fair. You are welcome to consult with a web design professional for tips on making the video, but you cannot engage his or her services for shooting, editing, etc. 1. Historical content and accuracy (even if using a fictional account) 2. Relevance to the topic of Texas Independence prior to the 1900s. 3. Creativity and uniqueness of style. 4. Website flows well, is organized and clearly understood. 5. Clear visuals and sound are required. 6. Must engage viewer.
Do you love Texas History and enjoy making a difference in the community, state, world. Get information on how to be considered for the Young Heroes Teen Board. Leave your contact information and something about why you want to be part of the THF SHF Teen Board.
Hannah, way to go, girl!
Hannah’s name was drawn from those selfie entries we received in the Selfie Scavenger Hunt TID. She will receive $50 for her entry at the Stroll Thru Texas History.
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