National History Day

Shorecliffs Middle School students (left to right) Kelly McDonald, Sophia Burick, Katherine McKernan and Zane Pert will travel to the University of Maryland in June for the National History Day competition. Photo: Courtesy of Kirsten Pert

San Clemente Times

Four Shorecliffs Middle School Students were crowned California Champions at the statewide contest of National History Day. After spending months on project research and preparation, and competing at the local, county and state levels, the students will travel to the University of Maryland, College Park, in June to compete at the national level of the competition.