[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF NORTHGLENN HIGH SCHOOL'S ANNUAL 
                      CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE

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                            HON. GABE EVANS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2025

  Mr. EVANS of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate the winners and honorable mentions of Northglenn High 
School's annual Congressional App Challenge. This competition has 
allowed high school students to recognize and encourage STEM talent 
across the Nation, as well as in my Congressional District. This year, 
I'm proud to recognize the following individuals for their talent and 
ingenuity in this year's Congressional App Challenge.
  Payton Dollens developed an app to help high school students get 
involved in school activities by creating incentives through prizes and 
competitions. Her app addresses the importance of school involvement 
and giving students an opportunity to participate in our community. As 
a result of her ingenuity and creativity, her app won Best in Show in 
the Open Division.
  Honorable mentions to highlight are Brayden Green, Bryan Korsen, and 
Desmond Reynolds. This group created an app that shares the negative 
effects of pollution on our oceans. The app both educates users about 
what needs to be cleaned out and shares how that can be done. With the 
combination of education and animations, this group earned an Honorable 
Mention in the Open Division.
  Alongside those from our Open Division are winners from this year's 
Rookie Division. The four students I would like to recognize for 
winning Best in Show are Lena McLaughlin, Hailey Fredrickson, Magdalena 
Herron-Skretta, and Kaylee Reinhardt. They developed an app that helps 
others learn how to cope with different emotions. By utilizing games, 
educational material, and informative tips, their app provides helpful 
insight on how to better handle emotions.
  Finally, I would like to recognize Gus Blackham and Ila Locke for 
earning an Honorable Mention in the Rookie Division. Their app teaches 
about the negative effects of plastic on our oceans. The duo did this 
by developing a game to educate users about the consequences of plastic 
on ocean wildlife and help spread awareness about keeping our oceans 
clean.
  Once again, I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to the 
winners and honorable mentions in this year's Congressional App 
Challenge at Northglenn High School. I am proud of the hard work and 
dedication they have put into their projects and am excited to see what 
they will achieve in the future.

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