We would like to thank the parents and students who are participating in the 2013 Alaska History Day event for Haines with the theme “Turning Points in History.” History Day began in Cleveland, Ohio in 1974 and quickly grew to National History Day by 1980. National participation include over 600,000 students and 30,000 teachers. A great deal of respect and admiration is due to Haines Borough middle school teacher Mrs. Andriesen’s expert and prolonged effort…