Thanks to our generous sponsor Musco Lighting, Uniting Through History was able to host its first Hip History Contest in 2021. Thank you, Musco Lighting!
Nearly 60 students submitted 40 entries for our first annual Hip History Contest! We were delighted by the time students took in crafting their entries, along with the creativity displayed. Poems, skits, songs, documentaries, fictional stories—these are just a few of the types of entries we received. We had a tough time choosing winners!
Below are the 2021 Hip History Contest winning entries and a few other entries.
NOTE: We share these entries to recognize last year’s winners and entrants. For 2022, entries will be judged based on four different categories. Please visit the contest overview page for details.
Middle School Winners
First Place Winner ($2,000 Prize) | ![]() Click here to read an interview with the winners. |
Second Place Winner ($500 Prize) | ![]() Click here to view her entry. |
Third Place Winner ($250 Prize) | ![]() |
High SCHOOL WINNERS
First Place Winner ($2,000 Prize) | ![]() Click here to read an interview with Lauren. |
Second Place Winner ($500 Prize) | ![]() Click here to view her entry. |
Third Place Winner ($250 Prize) | ![]() |
Other Notable Entries
![]() | Mataya L. used her expertise with Minecraft to provide a tour of a Buxton house. While Mataya was ineligible to enter the contest due to her affiliation with Uniting Through History, we truly appreciated her willingness to create an entry as an example for others. Click here to view her entry. |
![]() | Alexander V. recited a poem he wrote. After learning about Buxton, he stated on his entry: “How great the town was and how it allowed Blacks to live amongst other races as equals.” Click here to view his entry. |
![]() | Demetrius M. recorded himself doing something he enjoys—playing basketball—while sharing the history of Buxton. Click here to view his entry. |
![]() | Sam H. used a vintage television, graphic treatment, and sound to give his entry an old-fashioned feel. The introduction of flying pigs caught us by surprise. Sam says, “People should respect one another and work together.” Click here to view his entry. |