The Monday evening session is often used to recognize achievements as more people can get to Annapolis after work and attend a session. This Monday the Maryland Humanities Council recognized Ryan Burton, a student at Milton Somers Middle School, five other students, and the Maryland History Day Teacher of the Year.
Ryan received first place at the statewide competition for his documentary, Benjamin O. Davis, and won Outstanding State Entry for Maryland at the National History Day competition. The House of Delegates presented him with a Resolution for his outstanding achievement. I had a chance to meet Ryan and have a few words with him and was immediately impressed. I was proud that he is a student from Charles County.