WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three Litchfield students have been recognized by Rep. Adrian Smith as part of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Nebraska’s Third District.
The contest invites high school students in each congressional district to submit their original artwork to their representative.
Alyson Adams of Southern Valley Public Schools was chosen as the first place winner in the district and will have her piece displayed in the capitol building in Washington for one year.
Jori McNeil of Litchfield received fourth place. Her work, titled “Animals of Nebraska”, will be displayed in Smith’s Scottsbluff office.
Ida Gross of Litchfield and Topanga Boyles of Litchfield both received honorable mentions.
“I want to thank the students who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition and offer my congratulations to the winners,” Smith said in a release. “Alongside winning entries from across the United States and in my offices, your work will be a reminder of the rich talent we have in the Third District. Thank you to Nebraska’s art educators who encourage students every day to develop their skills.”
Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.
First Place: “Old Love” by Alyson Adams of Orleans
Southern Valley Public Schools
Alyson’s work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Second Place: “A-Cross the Pond” by Brooklyn Santifer of Orleans
Southern Valley Public Schools
Brooklyn’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Washington, D.C. office.
Third Place: “Desert Flower” by Keeley Krohn of Kearney
Kearney Public Schools
Keeley’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Grand Island office.
Fourth Place: “Animals of Nebraska” by Jori McNeil of Litchfield
Litchfield Public Schools
Jori’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Scottsbluff office.
Fifth Place: “Liminal Space” by Shyloh Gavierez of Stanford
Southern Valley Public Schools
Shyloh’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Nebraska City office.
Honorable Mention: “A Stroll in the Woods” by Ida Gross of Litchfield
Litchfield Public Schools
Honorable Mention: “Reno” by Topanga Boyles of Litchfield
Litchfield Public Schools
