BIRMINGHAM (December 10) – Congressman and Mrs. Spencer Bachus announced that Liam White, a 7^th grade student at West Blocton Middle School in Bibb County, has been selected as the cover artist for the 2012 Holiday Call Card for Art

The program provides a creative outlet for talented students with visual impairments.

Participants in this year’s program were honored at a reception at the Hoover Public Library today

"These students have captured the Christmas season by sharing their talents with us. The originality and diversity of their artwork is truly inspiring. It is a privilege to be able to recognize these gifted and loving children. The joy on the faces of the children and their parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and teachers was inspiring for everyone who attended and was a blessed way to welcome the Christmas season,” said Congressman Bachus.

The UAB School of Optometry Vision Science Research Center, Education and Outreach Module and the UAB School of Education sponsor the Holiday Card Call for Art. In 1993, Congressman and Mrs. Bachus began using the original art in their holiday card to highlight the accomplishments of local students. The cards are received by more than 7,000 people.

Liam was selected as the cover artist for his work entitled “Christmas Train.” His teacher at West Blocton Middle School is Faye Greer.

The following students were recognized for their artwork:

Robin Adair, “Sparkle Tree”

Harper Boland, “Santa”

Frankayla Brazill, “Winter’s Night”

Christopher Brown, “Joy to the World”

Destiny Cobbs, “The Christmas Message”

Taylor Cosby, “Christmas Penguin”

Katie Crook, “Katie’s Shiny Tree”

Taylor E. Davis, “Snow Tree”

Jaxon Dodd, “Dad and Decorating”

Gracie Faulkner, “Christmas in Wonderland”

Regan Green, “Skiing Snowman”

Mya Harris, “Star of Wonder”

Hope Hickman, “Candy Cane”

Hope Hughes, “Let It Snow”

Rachel Hyche, “Christmas Ornaments”

Hailey Grace Leslie, “Christmas Morning”

Maxwell Marchalonis, “Wreath”

Trenton Mays, “Santa’s Yearbook Picture”

Bailey Olmstead, “Bridge to Peace”

Cade Osborne, “Fluffy Frosty”

Sacchi P. Patel, “Candle in the Night”

Kristopher Gage Patterson, “Trees to Touch”

Beck Peterson, “The Nutcracker”

Ren Peterson, “Ho Ho Santa”

Leon Rosato, III, “Trees”

Shy’Ailah Rutledge, “Peace on Earth”

Mariah Ryce, “Christmas in the Snow”

Dylan Sebastian, “A Joyful Heart”

Christopher Thorn, “Tis the Reason”

Liam White, “Christmas Train”

Aubrey Whiteley, “Wish Upon a Star”

Belle Williams, “Frosty the Snowman”

Kayla Wilson, “Snowman”

Isabella Windsor, “Christmas Bright Lights”