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44 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2016 Alumni Search T Exploration, Encounter, Exchange “In wisdom gathered over time I have found that he National History Day experience is one of EXPLORATION as students dive into the research of a new topic, ENCOUNTER once they discover something unexpected or overcome a challenge, and EXCHANGE as they showcase their ideas and work to new audiences. It is a process that every NHD student has navigated during the program, one that does not end when a student graduates. every experience is a form of exploration.” —Ansel Adams NHD is dedicated to the students and teachers who participate in its programs. Since it began in 1974, over five million students have participated in this process from all 50 states, D.C., American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and International Schools in China, Korea, and South Asia. To show ongoing support for all who have come before and those who will join in the years to come, NHD started the NHD Alumni Network this past year. This network is designed to help former NHD students EXPLORE possible professional connections and opportunities. As this network grows, NHD alumni will ENCOUNTER other professionals from around the world in their industry and beyond. Our goal is to connect as many alumni as possible so that they might EXCHANGE ideas and past experiences that will continue to help one another understand the past and build a better future. While all NHD students are historians, after graduation they work in diverse fields, from medicine to music, politics to academia, culinary arts to information technology, and everything in between. Some of our best students are now NHD teachers themselves. Each NHD experience is unique and leads to unexpected discoveries, both academic and personal. We want to capture the alumni journey from participation to adulthood. Send alumni stories to [email protected], and join the NHD Alumni Network on LinkedIn.