Celebrating Arlington’s Role in America’s 250-Year Journey
The Arlington Historical Society is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Student Contest. Students were asked to identify an important Arlington event that connects with America’s 250 story. From the National Cemetery, Freedman’s Village, the Pentagon and so many more locations and events, 35 students submitted creative and thoughtful entries.
Our winners this year include the following:
1st Place: Hamm MS -Mira Somali, Topic: Desegregation
2nd Place: Kenmore MS- Ruby Stanley, Topic: Arlington National Cemetery
3rd Place: W-L HS-Lexy Sanchez Arnez, Topic: Arlington National Cemetery
Honorable Mention: Yorktown HS-Mandah Bayasgalan, Topic: Freedman’s Village
Thanks to all the students who participated for their creative and thoughtful submissions.
