[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 70 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1005]
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         A SPECIAL SALUTE TO THE ``ARTISTIC DISCOVERY'' WINNERS

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 1998

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the young 
students from the Eleventh Congressional District of Ohio who 
participated in the annual ``An Artistic Discovery'' competition. Later 
this month students from all around the nation will have their artwork 
displayed in the Rotunda Tunnel in the Capitol Building. I take special 
pride in sponsoring the ``An Artistic Discovery'' competition for the 
students in my Congressional district. This art contest provides an 
innovative way to recognize the talents of many of our nation's 
youngest creative minds. This contest also provides a forum in which we 
can encourage our young people to develop their talents in a positive 
way.
  I am proud to report that in the Eleventh Congressional District, 
``An Artistic Discovery'' is as successful as it has been in the past 
years. This year there were more than 300 entries from 10 different 
schools within the district. The judge, who had the arduous task of 
choosing the best entry out of an outstanding array of talented work, 
decided upon Becky Miklos, a 16-year-old tenth grader from Bedford High 
School. The sophomore's artistic endeavor entitled ``Pensive'' is a 
very poignant pastel drawing that truly deserves the honor of Best-in-
Show. I look forward to welcoming Becky to Washington, D.C. for the 
grand opening of the ``Artistic Discovery'' national exhibition. Last 
year's winner was also from Bedford High School, senior Monica 
Grevious, so I am very pleased to recognize Bedford High School for its 
encouragement of the artistic talents of these young people.
  As we conclude this year's ``Artistic Discovery'' competition in the 
Eleventh Congressional District, I want to express my sincere 
appreciation and gratitude toward not only this year's participants but 
also their art teachers. Many of these young people have grown from 
this experience and it was essential to have the encouragement of 
friends, family, and educators behind them 100 percent. The role of art 
teachers in the tutoring and development of many of these young 
students is also very important. If it were not for the art teachers in 
the Eleventh District, I am sure this competition would not be as 
successful as it has been these past years.
  Mr. Speaker, I feel the achievement of ``Artistic Discovery'' is one 
that should be continued. After my retirement at the end of this year, 
I hope that my successor will continue this program that rewards the 
artistic endeavors of young people. As a firm supporter of the arts, I 
realize we should start investing time and encouragement into artists 
at a young age. The success of this competition only proves that many 
young people, given the proper encouragement, can be winners. Every 
single one of the students who participated throughout the Eleventh 
District is a winner in their own right and I want to offer them my 
personal congratulations. Given an opportunity to showcase their 
talents, these young people have responded to the call for art with a 
very positive and talented display of ability. They should all be 
saluted.
  Beaumont School: Amanda Amigo, Cara Bastulli, Missy Blakeley, Cristin 
Brown, Michelle Burkacki, Monique Christian, Clare Christie, Asia 
Clark, Kim Cunningham, Catherine Davenport, Kara Dunne, Katie Fejes, 
Carol Ferkovic, Maggie Garvey, Laura Golombek, Roberta Hannibal, 
Melissa Harasty, Dana Hardy, Meredith Harger, Christine Havach, Lindsey 
Hubler, Jennifer Jansa, Sara Jenne, Raina Kratky, Jessica Kress, Quinn 
Kucia, Daniella La China, Megan Lewicki, Carmen Licate, Halle Malcomb, 
Kate Marotta, Lisa Mawby, Sarena McKee, Christine Miller, Meghann 
Mooney, Liz Nielsen, Christina Pamies, Susie Quilligan, Jennifer Reali, 
Leda Remmert, Jamie Reynolds, Nicole Rimedio, Julie Shina, Sarah 
Stanitz, Daniela Tartakoff, Jenni Traverse, Sarah Venables, Julia 
Wadsworth, Margaret Wadsworth, Meg Winchester, Maggie Wojton, and Lisa 
Yafonaro. Art teachers: Ellen Carreras and Sr. M. Lucia, O.S.U.
  Bedford High School: Ian Adams, Joe Allie, Zayle Anderson, Daniel 
Apanasewicz, Kelly Apanasewicz, Bryan Braund, James Bruce, Jessica 
Bruening, Karen Certo, Danielle Coleman, Jessica Coleman, Robert 
Cooper, Robin Davis, Eric Delphia, Megan Duffy, Judah Early, Becky 
Frank, Sean Goins, Jessica Janaco, Michelle Janacek, Sandeep Kaur, 
Papawee Koontaweelapphon, Erin Long, Sarah Long, Alyssa Lyons, Carlos 
Mann, Angela Mecone, Becky Miklos, Anthony Mooreland, Michelle Moran, 
Alyssa Ottaviano, Melissa Petro, Michael Pietrzak, Erin Posanti, Kara 
Pusniak, Kristen Roberts, Ariel Robinson Nikolas Rongers, Stephen 
Stubbs, Talia Thomas, Brandon Vecchio, Amy Virotsko, Josh Wells, and 
Kevin Williams. Art teachers: Bob Bush, Dagmar Clements, Lou Panutsos, 
and Jennifer Pozz.
  Cleveland Heights High School: Jo Anna Adorjan, Rebecca Chizeck, 
Larry Chy, Lauren Kalman, Bram Lambrecht, Kelsey Martin-Keating, Elise 
McDonough, Brian Ross, and Theresa Vitale. Art teacher: Susan Hood-
Cogan.
  East High School: George Moss, Chris Quackenbush, and Derrick Walker. 
Art Teacher: Jaunace Watkins.
  Cleveland School of the Arts: Monique Boyd, Brandon Huon, Richard E. 
Jackson, Joshua Jones, Michael Lemieux, Kevin Melicant, Nicole Murray, 
Isaiah Perkins, Nakia Pollard, Bayete Shropshire, and Rodney Taylor. 
Art teachers: Danny Carver and Andrew Hamlett.
  Garfield Heights High School: Kate Bednarski, Jennifer Bucell, Amanda 
Bujak, Joelle Burchfield, Frank Buttitta, Amber Chapek, Karen Cherney, 
Dan Dregely, Anthony Evers, Alisha Fogle, Kevin Glinski, Keith A. 
Groose, Jr., Lauren Harper, Jeremy Jakupca, Christy Jeffries, Suzanne 
Jones, Ben Klein, Jennifer Langman, Becky Merbler, Justin Meyers, 
Katherine Parker, Terry Phillips, Alena Quinones, Ralph Rasiak, Ryder 
Reynolds, Stephen Romain, Alyssa Sedlecky, Lorinda Svihik, Amanda 
Thomas, Lana Witkowski, and Adam Zimmerman. Art teacher: Christine 
French.
  John Hay High School: Lillian Bryant, Armid burton, Rosolyn Carter, 
Pamela Davis, Michelle Denson, Quan Duong, Otis Hope, Shamica Jackson, 
Luddie Long, David Malone, Jason Moorman, Kenneth Roberts, Lavar 
Thompson, Kenneth Wallace, Jr., and Andre Whittingham. Art teachers: 
Richard Chappini, Harriet Goldner, and Kathleen Yates.
  Maple Heights High School: Rahan Boxley, Emily Bryant, Andre Burton, 
Soo Choi, Shaunte Conwell, Danielle Czaplenski, Bonnie Glover, Maria 
Kopec, Calvin Little, Shayna Papesh, Brent Peters, Henry Sharpley, 
Anthony Simmons, Sarah Titus, Sara Trinidad, and Richard Trojanski. Art 
teacher: Karen Mehling-DeMauro.
  Lutheran East High School: George M. Bruhn, Lori Ann Kusterbeck, 
Jennifer Moore, and LaToya Nicole Vaughn. Art teacher: Rhonda 
Wadsworth.
  Shaker Heights High School: Kamilah Butler, Sayaka Fujioka, Sarah 
Rebecca Glauser, Scott Green, Rochana M. Jones, Jennifer Kaufman, 
Carrie LeWine, Christine Powers, Melanie L. Pulley, Matthew B. Schorgl, 
R. Matthew Shenk, John Stephens, Kimberlee Venable, and Lindsey Wolkin. 
Art teachers: Malcolm Brown, James Hoffman, and Susan Weiner.

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