Students Display Talent and Interest at State Social Studies Fair

Posted: May 13, 2003
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Students from across West Virginia had the opportunity to display and present their views on different subjects when the West Virginia Department of Education hosted the annual State Social Studies Fair at the Charleston Civic Center Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10.  

Social Studies Fair Pic Students in elementary, middle and high school competed in categories ranging from state and local government to economics to anthropology.  

“The State Social Studies Fair offers students the chance to exhibit their knowledge on various subjects on a much larger scale,” said Sharon Flack, Social Studies Coordinator for the WVDE. “It’s so wonderful to see such creative and knowledgeable projects.”  

Social Studies Fair Pic Students who were invited to compete at the Social Studies Fair advanced by winning their school and county’s events. The Social Studies Fair is an annual event displaying the intellectual and creative talents of West Virginia students in social studies.  

Click on this link to view a list of the winners. http://wvde.state.wv.us/tt/2003/socialwinners.rtf