Elizabeth Kelly and Sadie Hartell

Senator Lieberman named Elizabeth Kelly and Sadie Hartell, both of Willington, Connecticut Youth Heroes and congratulated them for being selected to present and display their history projects as part of the 25th annual National History Day on June 15, 2005.

The girls, both students at Hall Memorial School, were among 19 selected from over half a million students across the country to present their projects at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Elizabeth created a presentation entitled "The Second American Revolution: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her Fight". Sadie’s project was called "The Beatles: Communicating to their Generation". Elizabeth also won the Women's History award co-sponsored by the Coordinating Council for Women in History, the National Women's History Project, and the Lois Zapolsky Memorial Fund. The prize is awarded to the best project that focuses on the contribution, accomplishments, experiences, and perspectives of women throughout time and societies.

The two participated in the National History Day national contest at the University of Maryland from June 12- 16th. The goal of the National History Day program is to change the way that history is taught by encouraging students to create dramatic performances, documentaries, exhibits, and research papers.

"I am pleased to see Connecticut so well represented at National History Day. Elizabeth and Sadie have done exceptional work, and I wish them well in all their future endeavors," Lieberman said.