International school 8th-grader wins award at National History Day competition


June 23, 2008 · Updated 2:39 PM 

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Nathan Maris of Redmond received a special award from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, in honor of his documentary project, "The Battle of Wake Island: The Conflict and Compromise of the Marine Credo," at the National History Day competition, held June 15-19 at the University of Maryland.

This prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in either the junior or senior division, that demonstrates an appreciation of Marine Corps history.

The project focused on a World War II battle and ensuing incarceration in Japanese POW camps.

Maris is an eighth grade student at the International Community School, a Choice school in the Lake Washington School District.

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