Congresswoman Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) recently honored 41 high school students from Westchester and Rockland Counties who submitted original artwork for the Lowey’s annual Congressional Art Competition.  The artwork of the winning student, Alessia Solimeo of Harrison, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol.

Started in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition recognizes exceptional high school artists.  Each spring, students are invited to participate in the Congressional Art Competition by submitting their work to their local representative.  The artwork is then reviewed by a panel of local artists and a winner is selected.  The winning entry is then displayed in the Capitol Building for a year with the other first place pieces from other participating congressional districts.

This year, 41 pieces of art were submitted from 14 schools in the Congressional District.  In addition to honoring the students' accomplishments, Lowey recognized the dedication and hard work of the county's high school art teachers, who work every day to encourage and inspire their students to develop their artistic talents.

Those students who were honored for their achievements by Congresswoman Lowey, their hometowns, and schools, are:

Edgemont

1. Nicole Im, Edgemont, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School: FIRST RUNNER UP
2. Erin Wheeler, Edgemont, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
3. Julia Widmann, Edgemont, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
4. Remy Valentine, Edgemont, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School
5. Sara Supriyatno, Edgemont, Edgemont Jr/Sr High School

Erin Wheeler

Julia Widmann

Remy Valentine, Edgemont

Sara Supriyatno

Harrison

1. Alessia Solimeo, Harrison, Harrison High School: WINNER
2. Cassandre Brana, Harrison, The French American School of New York
3. Olivia Pecini, Harrison, School of the Holy Child
4. Roi Ankawa, Harrison, Harrison High School
5. Samantha Rhodes, Harrison, Harrison High School

Alessia Solimeo

Cassandre Brana

Olivia Pecini

Roi Ankawa

Samantha Rhodes

Larchmont

1. Josephine Kehm, Larchmont, The French American School of New York

Josephine Kehm

Mamaroneck

1. Elle Zapata, Mamaroneck, Rye Neck High School
2. Rebecca Galerne, Mamaroneck, Rye Neck High School

Elle Zapata

Rebecca Galerne

Pelham

1. Erika Rosell, Pelham, Pelham Memorial High School
2. Mervis Lampley, Pelham, Pelham Memorial High School

Erika Rosell

Mervis Lampley

Pleasantville

1. Angela Calvi, Pleasantville, Pleasantville High School

Angela Calvi

Port Chester

1. Arleny Espinosa, Port Chester, Port Chester High School

Arleny Espinosa

Purchase

1. Emmaline Potts, Purchase, Harrison High School

Emmaline Potts

Rye

1. Marianne Rouch, Rye, the French American School of New York

Marianne Rouch

Rye Brook

1. Layla Santos, Rye Brook, Port Chester High School

Layla Santos

White Plains

1. Eleanor Trelstad, White Plains, White Plains High School
2. Elizabeth Trelstad, White Plains, White Plains High School: SECOND RUNNER UP
3. Justin Doherty, White Plains, Valhalla High School
4. Michelle Scott, White Plains, Valhalla High School

Eleanor Trelstad

Elizabeth Trelstad

Justin Doherty

Michelle Scott

Yonkers

1. Claybourne Ambo, Yonkers, Yonkers, Yonkers Middle/High School: HONORABLE MENTION
2. JoAnn Heady, Yonkers, Saunders High School
3. Margoncke Hidalgo, Yonkers, Lincoln High School
4. Markies Val, Yonkers, Lincoln High School
5. Vinny Spano, Yonkers, Saunders Trade and Tech High School

JoAnn Heady

Margoncke Hidalgo

Markies Val

Vinny Spano