Representing North Carolina’s Ninth District                                                                        

MYRICK ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL ART
COMPETITION WINNERS

(Washington, D.C.) – On Sunday, Representative Sue Myrick (NC-9) hosted the Annual 9th District Congressional Art Competition Reception at Matthews Community Center.  The reception honored the 58 high school students who entered the annual Congressional Art Competition. 

 At the reception, Rep. Myrick announced that Jenna Bailey from Forestview High School in Gastonia, was awarded 1st Place for her collage titled “Behind the Scenes.”  Neilson Gamble, from Charlotte Latin, was awarded 2nd Place for his photograph titled “Still Life on a Piano.”  Jen Yen, from Butler High School, was awarded 3rd Place for her artwork titled “Thumb Print Self Portrait.”  

 Jenna Bailey will join Rep. Myrick at a reception this July in Washington, DC to see her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol along with other winners across the United States.  Judges for this competition were composed of members of the Artists of Matthews.

All Students who participated are listed below by High School.       

                            
Ashbrook High School
Nathalia Garcia
Jennifer Hart
Craig Rawe
Stephanie Simpson
Carley Smith
Courtney Smith

Butler High School
Carly Brantmeyer
Katie Fountain
Brittany Hicks
Jeremy Lanier
Luke Linker
Jennifer Lowery- Honorable Mention for “Eye” (self portrait – colored pencil)
Steven Robertson
Bridgit Scheide
Elizabeth Summers
Jen Yen- 3rd place (listed above)
Aaron Winborne- Honorable Mention for “Eye of the Stern” (weaving)
Charlotte Latin School
Diana Dubick- Honorable Mention for “Ghost Rider” (Pastels)
Neilson Gamble- 2nd place (listed above)
Becca McAdams- Honorable Mention for “Bobby and Steve” (Dry Point Etching)
Jessie Nichols
Jennifer Rich
Andrew Tanneberger
Erin Walker- Honorable Mention for “Reflection of Other Days” (photography)

Covenant Day School
Susan Bell
Josh Harris
Adrienne Hess
Irene Jordan
Jess MacKorell
Katherine Moore
Tyler Ramsland
Whitney Tapp

Forestview High School
Jenna Bailey- 1st place (listed above)
Chelsea White- Honorable Mention for “The Stare” (acrylic)

Lighthouse Christian Academy
Antonina Klimovich

Metrolina Christian Academy
Josh Carter
Matthew Daly
Rachael Pais
Jessie Wilson

Parkwood High School
Christopher Clark
Brett Davis
Scott Garrison
Natalie Hudson
Brittany Jackson
Brittany Morgan
David Rowden
Tandi Rushing
Jillian Swords
Emily Wimbish

Piedmont High School
Laura Hyatt
David Mitchell- Honorable Mention for “Sunset Bridge” (linoleum paint)

Providence High School  
Greg Alexander   
Chelsie Haynes
Ryan Tevebaugh

Weddington High School
Megan Meyer
Liz Ries
Kim Vinton
Brittany Wilcox
 

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