Students, teachers, and fan club members from across Illinois gathered in College Park today to trade buttons, swap stories, and celebrate the study of history. After harrowing travel adventures including stormy weather, over-zealous airport security guards, and broken-down cars, the Illinois delegation (or at least most of it) made it to the University of Maryland campus. Illinois students are part of the largest National History Day competition ever -- including 2,438 students from across the 50 states, Guam, American Samoa, and even the Department of Defense schools in Europe and Asia! (Those Guam buttons are apparently THE hot commodity at NHD this year -- after intense button trading negotiations, Guam buttons fetch up to five other state buttons before the trade will take place!)
After some button trading at the Welcome Ceremony, Illinois students came to replenish their button supplies and their empty stomachs at the annual All-Illinois Pizza Party at Hornbake Plaza.
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Wow! trading started with a bang! I loved how Western Samoa got mobbed when they were announced. We are still looking for there button. It was great to see everyone relaxed.
Today Senior Performances started and everyone had their game face on... Good luck to everyone - Bring your best game this is where the majors rock.
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