Moran Announces 2006 Congressional Arts Competition Winners Winning Artwork to be Displayed in U.S. Capitol
GREAT BEND - Congressman Jerry Moran this week announced the winners of the 2006 Congressional Arts Competition in a ceremony at the Barton County Arts Council in Great Bend. The annual competition showcases the artistic abilities of Kansas high school students.
"Art plays an important role in our communities. This competition allows young Kansans to share their talents," Moran said. "I would like to congratulate all who participated, especially the winners. I would also like to thank the Barton County Arts Council for hosting the competition and for judging the entries."
This year's competition was divided into four categories: drawing, painting, photography, and mixed and other media. Jordan Zerr of Wheatland High School in Grainfield received best of show for his drawing entitled "Earthmovers." This was Zerr's second year to receive the best of show award. His artwork will be on display this year in the U.S. Capitol for members of the U.S. House of Representatives and thousands of visitors to view.
The full list of results is below:
Best of Show "Earthmovers" by Jordan Zerr of Wheatland High School, Grainfield
Drawing First Place: "Earthmovers" by Jordan Zerr of Wheatland High School, Grainfield Second Place: "A Ray of Hope" by Rebecca Woodall of Wheatland High School, Grainfield Third Place: "Central Kansas Storm" by Jennifer Robl of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood Fourth: "Islands in the Stream" by Maranda Trimpe of Little River High School, Little River
Paintings First Place: "Garden Bouquet" by Casey Wohletz of Little River High School, Little River Second Place: "A Light in the Darkness" by Jennifer Robl of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood Third Place: "Hammer" by Tucker Applebee of Hoisington High School, Hoisington Fourth: "A New Beginning" by Lauren Sturn of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood
Photography First Place: "Stop Abuse" by Kandice Hall of Lawrence High School, Lawrence Second Place: "In Step" by Maggie Barnes of Lawrence High School, Lawrence Third Place: "Riders on the Storm" by Jillian Strobel of Great Bend High School, Great Bend Fourth: "Quick from Jersey" by Kelsey Starks of Lawrence High School, Lawrence
Mixed and Other Media First Place: "Free Spirit" by Natalie Ricke of Hoisington High School, Hoisington Second Place: "Levels of Me" by Tasha Deckers of Hugoton High School, Hugoton Third Place: "Landscapes of Kansas" by Damion Lucero of Great Bend High School, Great Bend
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