To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the New Mexico History Museum will screen seven documentaries made by students from Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Sandia Park, and Farmington. The films will play throughout the month of July in the museum’s auditorium in Santa Fe.
Four FMS students earned a spot in this prestigious showcase: Alina Bonilla and Addysen Martinez of Heights, Elysa Heil of Piedra Vista, and Stevie Stone of Mesa View. Each will have the honor of presenting their documentary in person at the museum and sharing the story behind their work. See the full list of students and films below.
We are especially proud to spotlight Stevie Stone, whose documentary “Title IX and How It Impacted Women in Sports” is one of the seven films selected for the museum’s celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial. This is a remarkable accomplishment.
Signed into law in 1972, Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal funding, a landmark protection that transformed opportunities for women and girls in scholastic and collegiate athletics. Before its passage, female athletes had little institutional support, limited scholarship access, and far fewer competitive programs.
Stevie conducted extensive research and interviewed retired Boys and Girls Wrestling Coach and New Mexico Sports Hall of Famer Herb Stinson to craft a compelling, insightful documentary capturing Title IX's lasting impact on women in sports with a meaningful local angle.
You can view Stevie’s documentary here.
Congratulations to Alina, Addysen, Elysa, and Stevie! Your outstanding work has earned well-deserved recognition on a truly extraordinary stage.
Documentary | Student(s) | School | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
We’re Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Revolution of Words | Lillian Fowler and Lyla West | Santa Fe High School | Amy Page |
Borders and Belonging: The Impact of The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo | Alina Bonilla | Heights Middle School | Saana Hemingway |
Reel It In: The Battle Between the Hollywood Ten and Political Censorship | Elysa Heil | Piedra Vista High School | Saana Hemingway |
Yellow Dirt: The Hidden Cost of America's Nuclear Revolution | Addysen Martinez | Heights Middle School | Saana Hemingway |
Leaveth Hope Behind | Violet Meiser | East Mountain High School | Laurel LeGate |
Title IX and How It Impacted Women in Sports | Stevie Stone | Mesa View Middle School | Erica Davis |
Sued by a Mouse - Dan O’Neil and the Air Pirates: A Revolution in Copyright, a Reaction of Lawsuits, a Reform in Law | Sean Rodriguez-Wilson | Coyote Willow Family School | Stephanie Wilson |
The documentaries were created as part of the 2026 National History Day competition under the theme “Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History.”
We congratulate all participating students for their hard work and dedication to National History Day and for bringing this year’s theme to life through their projects and performances.
We also extend our sincere thanks to our NHD educators and sponsors for their tireless efforts and for continuing to inspire young historians across our schools, as well as to the New Mexico History Museum for celebrating student achievement and for its commitment to supporting historical inquiry, research, and student excellence.
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