[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 74 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS, FROM 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF NEW 
                                 JERSEY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2007

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, once again, I come to the floor to 
recognize the great success of strong local schools working with 
dedicated parents and teachers to raise young men and women. I rise 
today to congratulate and honor 37 outstanding high school artists from 
the 11th Congressional District of New Jersey. Each of these talented 
students is participating in the 2007 Congressional Arts competition, 
``An Artistic Discovery.'' Their works of art are exceptional!
  We have 37 students participating. That is a wonderful response, and 
I would very much like to build on that participation for future 
competitions.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the three winners of our 
art competition. First place was awarded to Leigh Cignavitch from Mount 
Olive High School for her work entitled ``Core and Rind.'' Second place 
was awarded to Lauren Novotny from Montville High School for her work 
entitled ``Lauren in Fauuist Forest.'' Third place was awarded to Jeff 
Koroski from Roxbury High School for his work entitled ``The Time, The 
Tremulant, The Torrent.''
  I would like to recognize each artist for their participation by 
indicating their high school, their name, and the title of their 
contest entry for the official Record.
  Home schooled: Phyllis Schlafly's ``Roses in the Mirror.''
  Boonton High School: Loryn Britton's ``Untitled;'' Sarah LaPlaca's 
``Portrait of Brendon'' (honorable mention), Jennifer Hitching's ``Self 
in still-life'' (honorable mention), Caitlyn Harvey's ``Self Portrait'' 
(honorable mention).
  Bridgewater-Raritan High School: Allison Boucher's ``Lady of the 
Flies'' (honorable mention).
  Dover High School: Matthew Burbridge's ``Hurd Park.''
  Livingston High School: Ellina Ryzhik's ``My Bike;'' Arielle 
Rothbard's ``Untitled;'' Linda Innemee's ``The Dragon Flies.''
  Madison High School: Samantha Sweet's ``My fundamentals;'' Kayleigh 
Martin's ``Warmth;'' Marissa Rich's ``AVERY'' (honorable mention), 
Sharela Banfield's ``Hands, Feet, & Polish'' (honorable mention).
  Millburn High School: Jessica Pester's ``Easy Chair;'' Jacqueline San 
Fillipo's ``Blue Chair;'' Ann Trocchia's ``Cala Lily.''
  Montville High School: Jennifer Eishingdrelo's ``Monday Morning;'' 
Stefani Colonnelli's ``Untitled;'' John Lake, Jr.'s ``Self Deception.''
  Morris Knolls High School: Maxine Kramer's ``MONEY;'' Davendra 
Sukha's ``Assorted Nuts;'' Charles Doomany's ``An Uncertain Future;'' 
Stephanie Grawehr's ``reading by candlelight.''
  Mount Olive High School: Rebecca Weiss's ``A Memoir to Gettysburg.''
  Pequannock High School: Joel Lumpkin's ``Headless Self Portrait;'' 
Lauren Porochniak's ``Spring Leaves.''
  Ridge High School: Lindsay Abken's ``An Icon;'' Rebecca Goldberg's 
``L'Orange Blue;'' Angela Singer's ``Garden Still life;'' Christina 
Roros' ``Knobby Knees & Dollish Dimples.''
  Roxbury High School: Lauren Poggi's ``SUBURBIA;'' Julia Biczak's 
``Self Portrait;'' Chelsea Austin's ``JUDE ARCHER.''
  Each year the winner of the competition has their art work displayed 
with other winners from across the country in a special corridor here 
at the U.S. Capitol. Every time a vote is called, I walk through that 
corridor and am reminded of the vast talents of our young men and 
women. Indeed, all of these young artists are winners, and we should be 
proud of their achievements so early in life.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
these talented young people from New Jersey's 11th Congressional 
District.

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