Chapel Hill High School student Phuong Ngoc Nguyen has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 first place award at the Congressional Art Show and Competition. Nguyen's artwork, titled "MOM," was unanimously voted as the winner by all four judges out of 22 selected artworks from the First District.
Nguyen's artwork will be flown to Washington D.C. to be displayed at a prominent walkway tunnel in the U.S. Capitol for one year. As part of her award, she will receive two Southwest Airlines tickets to attend the opening reception ceremony in June.
The Congressional Art Show and Competition received 10,000 entries across the nation, making Nguyen's achievement all the more impressive. Congressman Nathaniel Moran spoke highly of Nguyen's artwork, which will represent the First District of East Texas from Chapel Hill High School.
Nguyen's success is a testament to her dedication and talent as an artist, as well as to the high level of instruction and support she receives at Chapel Hill High School. CHISD is proud of all art students, including Everett Murrieta and Keziah Knight, who will also be competing at the state level.
Nguyen's success is sure to inspire future generations of artists, and her achievement is a reflection of the strong arts education programs available at Chapel Hill High School. Congratulations to Phuong Ngoc Nguyen on her outstanding achievement!
For more information, contact Communications Director Belen Casillas at (903)566-2441 or via email at casillasb@chapelhillisd.org.
