U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that Laura Lecybil, a senior at Springfield High School, was selected as the winner of this year’s 13th District Congressional Art Competition.
Lecybil's submission, "Chance of Precipitation…Zero Percent,” was selected by Jenny Cowgill, Decatur Arts Council Education Coordinator, from among 30 entries submitted by area high school students. The artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for one year. Lecybil will also be invited to attend the official ceremony honoring Congressional Art Competition winners from across the country later this spring in Washington, DC.
1st Place – “Chance of Precipitation…Zero Percent” by Laura Lecybil, Grade 12, Springfield High School
Makeyla McKinney, from Springfield High School, was selected as the second place winner with her submission, "Power," and Joseph Abe-bell, also from Springfield High School, was selected as third place winner with his submission, "I am Joseph."
2nd Place – “Power” by Makeyla McKinney, Grade 12, Springfield High School
3rd Place – “I Am Joseph” by Joseph Abe-bell, Grade 11, Springfield High School
Additionally, a "fan favorite" was chosen by Davis' Facebook followers. Winning with 23 likes was Sarah Ginnard, from Hillsboro High School, with her submission, "Glenn Shoals."
Fan Favorite - "Glenn Shoals" by Sarah Ginnard, Hillsboro High School
