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Today Congressman David Scott announced the winning student entries for his 13^th Annual Congressional Art Competition. The announcement was made during a special presentation at the Douglas County Courthouse.                                 

Heather Middleton, a senior at Union Grove High School, earned “First Place” in the competition.  Her winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.  She received a $12,000 scholarship from the Savannah College of Art; a $10,000 scholarship from the Art Institute of Atlanta; and a $1,500 scholarship to the college of her choice.

Additionally, the Art Institute of Atlanta provided a $5,000 scholarship for Second Place winner Bryce Landingham of McEachern High School and a $2,500 scholarship for Third Place winner Rylee Stephens of Douglas County High School.  The Savannah College of Art and Design also provided a full summer seminar scholarship to the 2^nd place winner; partial summer seminar of $750 to the 3^rd place winner; and special awards for the 4^th and 5^th place winners.  The second place winner’s art will hang in Congressman Scott’s Washington Office for 1 year and third place winner’s artwork will hang in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for 1 year.

“I am so proud of the artistic talent and level of participation in this year’s competition,” said Congressman Scott.  “The arts have played a major role in our schools by helping young people focus and hone their talents. While everyone may not become a professional artist, the skills that come from disciplining yourself and connecting with your inner self to create art are invaluable, as I can personally attest.”  

To date, Congressman Scott has awarded over $403,000 and more than 45 scholarships to local student artists.  Special partners for the scholarships awarded this year include the Art Institute of Atlanta; Savannah College of Art and Design; AT&T; Southern Company; Chick-Fil-A; Georgia Pacific Foundation; and Six Flags Over Georgia.

The complete list of winners includes:

1^st Place:  Hannah Middlebrook, Union Grove High School

2^nd Place:  Bryce Landingham, McEachern High School

3^rd Place:  Rylee Stephens, Douglas County High School

4^th Place:  Samantha Peacock, Union Grove High School

5^th Place:  Alyson Smith, Union Grove High School

Honorable Mentions: Laura Davis and Amina Smarr, both of Union Grove High School

Congressman David Scott extended deep appreciation to the Douglas County Government and Courthouse for hosting and curating the exhibit of art submissions from 90 students of the Thirteenth Congressional District.