Panetta Announces Winners of 2017 Congressional Art Competition

HOLLISTER – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) announced yesterday the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Hollister Veterans' Memorial Building.

"I am impressed by the artistic talent that these high school students displayed," said Congressman Panetta. "I commend everyone who participated in this competition, and thank their family members, teachers, and mentors for supporting these budding artists."

The winning entry was "La Vieja" by Karenna Fife, a Sophomore at Carmel High School. Her piece will be proudly displayed in the corridors of our nation's Capitol in Washington, DC. Fife and a family member are invited to attend a special Congressional Art Competition ceremony with other young artists from around the country in Washington, DC at the end of June.

The second place entry, "Gloria" was submitted by Aeja Rosette, a Junior at San Benito High School. Rosette's piece will be displayed in Congressman Panetta's Washington, DC office. The third place entry, "Playing with Time" was submitted by Seon Ha Yun, a Junior at Stevenson School. Yun's piece will be displayed in Congressman Panetta's district office.

The competition's honorable mentions included:

-"Mans Best Friend" by Saul Martinez of San Benito

-"Panda Stare" by Jasmine Ulloa of San Benito

-"Panthera Tigris" by Jenniffer Flores of San Benito

-"Wisdom of the Raven" by Elliot Wholey of Georgiania Bruce Kirby Preparatory School

-"Divided" by Cate Ogata of Carmel