Downers Grove North Students Recognized in Congressional Art Competition

Photo 1: “Books, Tea and Dragons.” Photo 2: “The Aboriginals Are Here.” Photo 3: “Dethrose.” Images via Facebook.

Downers Grove North High School students were awarded third place, fourth place and crowd favorite in the 11th district’s 2015 Congressional Art Competition, an annual contest for high school students.

“It was wonderful to see so many talented young men and women enter this year’s competition,” Rep. Bill Foster said in a statement. “I look forward to seeing the winning pieces in the Capitol when I am on my way to vote and in my offices in Aurora, Joliet, and Washington, D.C.”

The pieces were reviewed by a panel of local judges and displayed at Pre-Emption House at Naper Settlement in Naperville.

Best in Show: Allison by Andrea Allen of Oswego High School (pictured above)
Second Place: Night Flight by Celia Jones of West Aurora High School
Third Place: Books, Tea and Dragons by Emma Dionne of Downers Grove North High School
Fourth Place: The Aboriginals Are Here by Livija Rainyte of Downers Grove North High School and The Indian Chiefby Lena Zhu of Naperville North High School

This year, Congressman Foster held an online contest on his Facebook page to determine a crowd favorite. The winner of the inaugural “Everybody’s a Critic” Award was Dethrose by Claire Pikul of Downers Grove High School.

All entries from the 11th Congressional District can be found on Congressman Foster’s Facebook page.

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