White Plains Art Students Honored by Congresswoman

Congresswoman Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) recently honored 41 high school students from Westchester and Rockland Counties who submitted original artwork for the Lowey’s annual Congressional Art Competition. 

The artwork of the winning student, Alessia Solimeo of Harrison, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. student Elizabeth Trelstad was the second runner-up. 

Here are all the White Plains students who were honored:

1. Eleanor Trelstad, White Plains, White Plains High School
2. Elizabeth Trelstad, White Plains High School
3. Justin Doherty, White Plains, Valhalla High School
4. Michelle Scott, White Plains, Valhalla High School

Started in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition recognizes exceptional high school artists.  Each spring, students are invited to participate in the Congressional Art Competition by submitting their work to their local representative.  The artwork is then reviewed by a panel of local artists and a winner is selected.  The winning entry is then displayed in the Capitol Building for a year with the other first place pieces from other participating congressional districts.

This year, 41 pieces of art were submitted from 14 schools in the Congressional District.  In addition to honoring the students' accomplishments, Lowey recognized the dedication and hard work of the county's high school art teachers, who work every day to encourage and inspire their students to develop their artistic talents.

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