BY THE EXAMINER STAFF
URBANA — A local high school student has placed first in an annual artistic competition open to all students throughout Northwest Ohio.
Bellefontaine High School student Lyssa Hudsonwas judged first place in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Ohio’s 4th District, according to an announcement from the office of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana.)
Hudson’s winning submission will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year alongside artwork from every Congressional district across the country.
Lily Allen from Marysville High School finished in second place, and Calista Morrison from Tiffin Columbian High School was third. Madalyn Metcalf from Fremont Ross High School received Honorable Mention and Audrey Ayars from Mechanicsburg High School was awarded Peoples’ Choice Award.
The annual competition is open to all high school students who live in the Fourth District.
“Every year, the students of the Fourth District show off their artistic talents as part of the Congressional Art Competition. This year was no exception,” Rep. Jordan said. “We had a great group of students submit their incredible artwork and we’re excited to announce that Lyssa Hudson took home first place in this year’s competition. We’re proud of all the students that competed and look forward to their continued success.”