Impressed by a Dark Tide Inspired History Day Project

I was really impressed with the History Day Project developed by Tony Cicerone, a Hingham (MA) High School senior, who created a narrated video on the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. I think Tony did a wonderful job explaining the disaster, the court case that followed, the issues (immigration, anarchists, etc.) that surrounded the flood story, and the long-term impact of the flood. He also effectively meshed photos, images, and other sources that accompany his narration, and divides the video into easily digestible parts (with titles) that make it a pleasure to follow along. You can watch the video here (you should be able to access it with or without the Dropbox app/program). It’s around nine minutes long and includes interview clips with me. I have worked with many high school students on these types of projects, and I think Tony’s is among the finest I’ve seen. Congratulations, Tony!