Jordan Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
April 21, 2011
A Logan County student was named the Fourth Congressional District winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced.
William Kennedy, a student at Benjamin Logan High School, won the district-wide competition with his pencil drawing. This piece, entitled Autumn Pathway will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
Jordan Kimes of Northmor High School, was named runner-up, while Betsy Schneider of Botkins High School took third place. An Honorable Mention was awarded to Oscar Gresh of West Liberty-Salem High School.
County winners included:
Allen County – Jesse Cave, Lima Christian Academy
Marion County – Nicole Elswick, Elgin High School
Richland County – Riley Kemerling, Mansfield Senior High School
Wyandot County – Luis Alberto Marchant Franz, Upper Sandusky High School
This year's contest was judged by Kent Weaver and Cindy VanderVlucht of Rieck's Gallery in Findlay. Congressman Jordan plans to meet with competition winner William Kennedy during the student's visit to Washington this summer.
Photos of the winning art can be viewed HERE.
William Kennedy, a student at Benjamin Logan High School, won the district-wide competition with his pencil drawing. This piece, entitled Autumn Pathway will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
Jordan Kimes of Northmor High School, was named runner-up, while Betsy Schneider of Botkins High School took third place. An Honorable Mention was awarded to Oscar Gresh of West Liberty-Salem High School.
County winners included:
Allen County – Jesse Cave, Lima Christian Academy
Marion County – Nicole Elswick, Elgin High School
Richland County – Riley Kemerling, Mansfield Senior High School
Wyandot County – Luis Alberto Marchant Franz, Upper Sandusky High School
This year's contest was judged by Kent Weaver and Cindy VanderVlucht of Rieck's Gallery in Findlay. Congressman Jordan plans to meet with competition winner William Kennedy during the student's visit to Washington this summer.
Photos of the winning art can be viewed HERE.