GCPS high school students win Congressional Art Competition

     Works of art from an 11th-grade North Gwinnett High School student and two Parkview High School graduating seniors have been recognized in the 22nd annual Congressional Art Competition. The competition allows each member of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor a high school student from their district by selecting a piece of artwork to be displayed in an exhibit at the United States Capitol. Some members of Congress also honor finalists. 

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09)

• Chloe Kim (North Gwinnett HS) 2nd place
  • Art will be displayed in Rep. Clyde’s Washington D.C. office for one year

U.S. Rep. David Scott (GA-13)

• Asmaa Jasseb (Parkview HS) 3rd place
  • Student's artwork will be displayed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for one year
  • $150 scholarship
     
• Mariam Naqvi (Parkview HS) 5th place
  • Student's artwork will hang in Rep. Scott’s Stockbridge office for one year
  • Two tickets to any Aurora Production at the Lawrenceville Arts Center

Since 2009, the Congressional Art Competition—sponsored by the Congressional Institute—has brought together high school students from across the country to showcase their artwork. Selected pieces are displayed in the Cannon Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol. Learn more about the Congressional Institute and the Congressional Art Competition.