The colors soared high In so many hues Soaked in hopes Of rising stars Here, to chase a Blitz of clues and honor history, the birth of man To win the gold or snag a bronze Arriving from near, and afar From the seat of Mesopotamia, Iraq to nearby Princeton draped in ivy, topped with laurels that once a Madden inherited And carries on today With pride and honor [...]
On July 25, 2022 the Opening Ceremonies for the fourth International History Olympiad commenced, bringing together people from twenty-eight states, fifteen countries, and the territory of Puerto Rico. The ceremony began with a procession of flags, starting with the United States and New Jersey flags, and then proceeding in alphabetical order. As the competitor carrying the flag of Alabama, I was the first state to begin the procession. It is difficult to express the [...]
The night before the Olympiad Stuck in the room with mom and dad Can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds Boy, am I excited to see the golds! Can’t wait for this dark to pass And see the light of the excited mass Sahil Elementary Division, Maryland