Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (PA-14) announced on May 7 that Andrew Lowery from Pittsburgh’s Creative and Performing Arts School won the First Place ribbon in the 2015 Congressional High School Arts Competition for the 14th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Lowery’s artwork, which will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year, is a self-portrait in graphite. His work was selected out of a field of 63 entries from 15 schools in the 14th Congressional District.
Cassandra Finnegan from Springdale High School was awarded second place for her watercolor and pen composition “The Early Bird.”
Miranda Miller from Woodland Hills High School received third place for her acrylic on board painting entitled “Corner of Hanover and Church.”
Faiza Amir from Woodland Hills High School was awarded fourth place for her acrylic painting on canvas entitled “Flat Out Majestic.”
Jared Bollman from Northgate High School received the fifth place award for his untitled chalk pastel composition.
“We received more than 60 impressive entries for this year’s competition, and I don’t know how the judges were able to pick a winner,” Congressman Doyle said. “The effort and dedication that these students put into their work is clear, and their artistic talents are quite evident in the artwork they submitted. They all should be very proud of their creativity and ability.”
The winners were announced and all of the participants were recognized at an awards ceremony held at the University of Pittsburgh’s William Pitt Union building this evening.
The competition was again sponsored by the Congressional Arts Caucus of the United States House of Representatives. This was the twentieth year in a row that Rep. Doyle has hosted this event. All public and private high school students within the 14th Congressional District are eligible to participate in this competition.
“Every year, I am amazed at the talent and creativity of the young people in our communities,” Congressman Doyle remarked. “It is my pleasure to acknowledge and recognize these individuals and their artistic abilities by sponsoring this event each year.”
The judges awarded the following students Honorable Mentions for their artwork:
Andrew Beninate, Montour High School
Spencer Condon, Pittsburgh CAPA
Isis Duncan, Woodland Hills High School
Brandon Konkiel, Sto-Rox High School
Katie McGregor, Montour High School
Shannon Nelis, East Allegheny High School
Jimmy Niu, Pittsburgh Science and Technology
Natalie Walker, Sto-Rox High School
Shannon Kelly, Riverview High School (received Honorable Mentions for 2 separate works of art)
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