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2020 Student History Essay Contest Winners

  • Jessica Zeiger, DVM
  • Jun 5, 2020
  • 1 min read

Essay Contest Chair Dr. Jessica Zeiger is pleased to announce winners of the 2020 Smithcors Student Veterinary History Essay Contest.

First place

The Un-BEE-lievable History of Beekeeping.

Anastasiya Missan, '22 Atlantic Veterinary College

Second place

For the Love of Bastet: A History of Cats in Ancient Egypt.

Anna Adams, '21 Purdue University

Third place

Looking Across Species: How one veterinarian revolutionized the field of public health and made government agencies eat crow.

Polly Weldon, '22 University of Florida

Fourth place

A Strange Bellwether: The Mysterious Incident of 6000 Sheep in the Desert.

Jennifer Fan, ’21 Cornell University

Congratulations to our winners and all veterinary students who submitted historical essays to the contest this year!!

 
 
 

20 Comments


Jack Hardin
Jack Hardin
Apr 02

I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Student History Essay Contest. It is truly heartening to see these young scholars engaging so deeply with our heritage and historical narratives. Researching the past is vital for understanding the present, and the dedication these students have shown in their writing is very impressive. This appreciation for things that stand the test of time and carry a sense of history is something that resonates even in our everyday lifestyle choices. For instance, in the world of fashion, timeless pieces are often the most valued because of their durability and classic appeal. This is a core philosophy at Trendophobia, a brand that creates premium leather jackets designed to…

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Amelia Florence
Amelia Florence
Feb 04

Reading about these talented students and their historical essays reminds me of the importance of quiet reflection and learning. I actually found myself scrolling through their winning topics during the peaceful moments of sehri time london today, enjoying the stillness before the day began. It is truly wonderful to see the next generation engaging so deeply with our shared history.

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James Bond
James Bond
Sep 28, 2025

Congrats to all the 2020 Student History Essay Contest winners! The dedication and creativity shown in these essays are really inspiring. It actually reminded me how guidance from the right mentor can shape success—similar to how a licensed mental health professional ESA letter provides the right support when it’s truly needed.

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Jessica Zamora
Jessica Zamora
Sep 17, 2025

I loved reading about the 2020 Student History Essay Contest winners those entries are wonderful, both in research and in voice. It reminded me of when I was struggling with a history essay during undergrad, surrounded by source material but feeling like my own narrative wasn’t shining through. That’s when I discovered how much difference an academic assignment editing service can make not to rewrite your story, but to help your own voice be clearer, fix the little things (syntax, flow, citations) that distract, so your ideas come through strong. Moments like these, reading excellent student work, are a reminder that behind every polished essay is effort, doubt, revision and often, quiet support that helps you believe in what you can…

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