U.S. Congressman John Boehner

Boehner Congratulates Winners of 2013 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) congratulated Sara Thompson on winning the Eighth District grand prize in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.  This yearly competition invites high school students from congressional districts across the country to submit artwork for their district-wide competitions. Artwork from this year’s competition was mounted in the U.S. Capitol this morning for the thousands of visitors to enjoy.

Eighth District grand prize winner Sara Thompson described her winning artwork, entitled “The Man in Black,” as “a scratchboard of a man, beautifully rim lit.”  Sara is a senior at Miami Valley Career Technology Center.

“This year my office received more pieces of artwork than ever before, so saying this was a difficult decision is an understatement,” said Congressman Boehner.  “I want to pass along my congratulations to Sara and all of the participants on a job well done.”

In addition to the grand prize winner, every year Boehner’s office selects a first place winner and the artwork is hung in the Speaker’s Office.  The 2013 first place winning piece was “Sipping Starlight” by Julia Higgins from Lakota East High School.  To see a full list of 2013 winners, view photos, and scroll through winners from past years, please click here.