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Posey Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition Winners
VERO BEACH, FL,
May 5, 2016
Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) hosted the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, entitled “An Artistic Discovery,” on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Vero Beach Museum of Art in Vero Beach. The theme of this year’s artwork focused on the Indian River Lagoon. Three finalists were chosen, and several entries were also selected for special recognition. This year’s winning piece, titled A Pelican, painted by Brianna Brodeur of Indian River Charter High School, will be displayed in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC.
“I commend all of the students who competed this year and would like to thank everyone who participated in putting this great event together,” said Congressman Posey. “Creativity often spearheads innovation, paving the way for our nation’s future.” “The Congressional High School Art Competition is an extraordinary showcase for our students. Brevard Cultural Alliance is proud to be part of this initiative and offer our assistance,” said Neil Levine, BCA Executive Director. 2016 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION FINALISTS: 3rd PLACE: Mary Eurich, Natural Beauty; School: Bayside High School, Brevard High School; Teacher: Cheryl Wiley 2nd PLACE: Victoria Brewer, Indian River Lagoon, Animals and Birds; School: East River High School – Orange County; Teacher: Marcia Gregory 1st PLACE: Brianna Brodeur, A Pelican; School: Indian River Charter High School, Indian River County; Teacher: Liming Tang COUNTY MERIT AWARDS: Brevard County: James Crown, River Scene, Westshore Jr./Sr. High; Teacher: James Finch Indian River County: Conor O’Haire, Island Path, School: St. Edwards School; Teacher: Lourdes Alvarez-Rogers MERIT AWARDS—PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS IN BREVARD: Christian Hayes, Indian River Paradise; School: West Shore Jr./Sr. High; Teacher: James Finch Kasey Friedenreich, Lagoon with the Setting Sun; School: Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy; Teacher: Cathy Rodby Ana Gendek, Lagoon Longevity; School: Palm Bay Magnet High; Teacher: Gaye Oliver Madlyn Giguere, Renewal of the Lagoon; School: Eau Gallie High School; Teacher: Annamarie Zink Amanda Oranczak, Blackwater; School: Cocoa High; Teacher: Lori Smith Emma Cundiff, Sunset on the Indian River Lagoon; School: Bayside High School; Teacher: Cheryl Wiley Alicia Freeman, Sky Riders; School: Melbourne Central Catholic High; Teacher: Laura Rozengota Kasey Friedenreich, Lagoon with the Setting Sun; School: Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy; Teacher: Cathy Rodby MERIT AWARDS – 7th Grade PARTICIPATING STUDENT IN BREVARD: Daphna Krause, Resting Point; School: West Shore Jr./Sr. High; Teacher: James Finch MERIT AWARDS—PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY: Dampier Bradley, Tarpon of the Lagoon; School: Master’s Academy; Teacher: Gerry Geary Christofer Lopez, Some Mangroves; School: Indian River Charter High; Teacher: Liming Tang Caroline Campione, Being Careless; School: St. Edward’s School; Teacher: Lourdes Alvarez-Rogers Charlotte Atwill, Scorpionfish; School: Sebastian River High; Teacher: Maria Maul |
