Green Bay Reporter

The Green Bay Area Public School (GBAPS) District has announced that several students from Southwest High School have advanced to the national round of the National History Day contest. This follows their success at the state competition.

According to a press release, several students from Southwest High School will compete at the University of Maryland this summer, joining top winners from across the United States. The students advancing include Sophia Glime and Nayeli Thomas for their performance on gender discrimination in sports; Lauren Gabryel, Tryniti Mertes, Reese Rodal, and Jayana Vang for their documentary on Indigenous boarding schools; and Caitlin Mellberg, Lucia Suarez, and Jessica Trevarthen for their performance on Wisconsin author and activist Zona Gale. This group also earned the Wisconsin Historical Society Award.

Green Bay Southwest High School serves grades 9-12 with over 1,000 students. The school focuses on academic achievement through Advanced Placement and Concurrent College Enrollment programs, allowing students to earn college credits. According to Green Bay Southwest High School, it offers diverse co-curricular activities including athletics, music, and drama to help students build connections. Unique programs include Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Urban Agriculture. The school partners with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and has earned recognition such as a silver medal from U.S. News & World Report and Golden Apple Awards for teachers. Southwest's motto emphasizes teamwork and determination for student success.

The Green Bay Area Public School District is located in Northeast Wisconsin and is the fourth-largest public school district in the state, serving over 18,000 students across 39 schools. Founded in 1856, the district includes communities such as Allouez, Ledgeview, Bellevue, Green Bay, and Scott. It offers a variety of educational pathways to meet student needs. The district has a long history that includes the century-old football rivalry between East and West high schools and City Stadium's status as the original home field for the Green Bay Packers. According to the district's website, its mission is to prepare students for success in college, careers, and their communities.