Washington, D.C. - Rep. Deal is pleased to announce the Ninth District winners for An Artistic Discovery, an annual nationwide Congressional High School Art Competition. An Artistic Discovery gives Members and the public an opportunity to promote and acknowledge the rich artistic talents of America's young people. The first place Ninth District entry, by Ashley Marascalco of Gainesville, Georgia, will be displayed in the United States Capitol tunnel for ten months.

"The students of the Ninth District submitted excellent work, and I am glad to have the chance to honor these gifted artists, as well as their teachers. I congratulate the five winners, and look forward to seeing Miss Marascalco's work in the Capitol," Deal stated.

The winners of this year's An Artistic Discovery competition are as follows:

1st place
Ashley Marascalco
Gainesville High School
Gainesville, GA
Joe Emory, Art Teacher

2nd place
Alison Hudgins
North Hall High
Marjorie Hinckley, Art Teacher

3rd place
Caris Gruber
Home School Student
Toccoa
Mrs. Carol Gruber, Art Teacher

4th place
Mark Waits
Sequoyah High School
Canton
Julie Caponigro, Art Teacher

5th place
Margaret T. Griffin
Cherokee High
Dr. Helen Stone, Art Teacher