U.S. Representative Ed Royce

Fullerton, May 7, 2012 - Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the winners of his 9th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. Royce unveiled the winners at his recent art exhibition, held at the Fullerton Museum Center.

"This year’s collection of artwork was outstanding and I applaud the 2012 participants for their hard work and creativity. These talented high school students should be very proud of their accomplishments. It will be an honor to take this year’s winning artwork to Washington, D.C.," said Royce.

First Place
Yao (Ally) Xiao, El Dorado High School
Color pencil/water color entitled "My Buddy"

Second Place
Jeong Harrison, Sunny Hills High School
Acrylic untitled

Third Place
Maura Toohey, Rosary High School
Photo entitled "Desert Light"

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Jeong Harrison, Sunny Hills High School
Acrylic untitled

Rep. Royce held a local art exhibition to showcase the pieces submitted by 40th district high school students for the 2012 Congressional High School Art Competition. In addition to the exhibition, this year Rep. Royce invited his Facebook fans to select this year’s "Fan Favorite" Award, which went to Jeong Harrison from Sunny Hills High School for his acrylic piece.

This year’s winning artwork, "My Buddy," by Ally Xiao, will join winning pieces from around the country to be displayed in the United States Capitol Building complex.

NOTE: View all artwork submitted for Royce’s 9th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition here.

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