Heide Trask High School senior Jazmin Morales has been named the first-place winner of the Congressional Art Competition for North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District.
Jazmin’s winning artwork, titled “Freedom Feathers,” was selected from submissions by high school students who live or attend school in NC’s 7th Congressional District. The entries were judged by a team from the Cameron Art Museum.
“The annual Congressional Art Competition showcases the extraordinary talent, creativity, and dedication of students across North Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District and our nation,” said Congressman David Rouzer. “Jazmin’s piece, ‘Freedom Feathers,’ is a remarkable reflection of both artistic skill and meaningful expression, and I am proud to see her work represent our district in the United States Capitol.”
As the district winner, Jazmin’s artwork will be displayed for one year in the Cameron Tunnel of the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. She will also have the opportunity to attend a reception in Washington, D.C., where her artwork will be recognized. Round-trip airfare is provided by Southwest Airlines for the winning student and a chaperone.
This marks a special achievement for Pender County Schools. According to information shared by Congressman Rouzer’s office, Jazmin is the first Pender County student to win the district competition in at least the last four years, if not longer.
Jazmin, who graduates from Heide Trask High School this week, was recognized alongside her winning artwork by representatives from Congressman Rouzer’s office and school staff.
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors the nationwide high school visual art competition, also known as An Artistic Discovery, to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the country and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Students submit their work to their representative’s office, and winning entries are selected at the district level. Winners are recognized both in their home districts and at an annual event in Washington, D.C.
