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Left to right:  Don MacPherson, owner of the Gilded Lily, Emma Babushkin, & Congressman Jody Hice

Monroe, GA – On Saturday, April 29^th, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) unveiled the winning entry for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition.  During a public ceremony at the Monroe Art Guild, Congressman Hice revealed that Emma Babushkin, a sophomore at Mill Creek High School, won 1st Place with her graphite sketch, entitled “Theodore.”  Emma received two airline tickets and an invitation to attend a national reception in Washington, D.C., where her artwork will hang for one year in the U.S. Capitol.

Congressman Hice also announced the following additional awards:

·         2^nd Place went to Savannah Lappert from Dacula High School;

·         3^rd Place went to Nicola LaPia from Dacula High School;

·         The Honorable Mention went to Quinn Hasty from Apalachee High School; and

·         The People’s Choice Award went to Rebecca Moye from Loganville Christian Academy.

“I was thrilled to participate in Saturday’s celebration of art as high school students from across the district showcased their talent,” said Congressman Hice.  “I applaud all of our students, especially this year’s winners, Emma, Savannah, Nicola, Quinn, and Rebecca, who worked so hard to enrich our community with their outstanding artistic abilities.  Emma’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, alongside the masterpieces of contest winners nation-wide, and I’m so proud of her achievement.”

Fifty-four high school students from the 10th Congressional District participated in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition.  Click HERE to view photos from Saturday’s ceremony.

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