Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Contest: March 13, 2009
 
This year celebrates the 28th Annual Congressional Art Competition—An Artistic Discovery.  The nationwide art competition, which is voluntarily sponsored by Members of Congress, allows creative high school students to showcase their talents in Washington, D.C. in the U.S. Capitol Building.  The first place winner in each Congressional District will have their winning entry displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year.  The winning artist will be invited to fly to Washington, D.C. for a national reception honoring the winning artists from all over the country.
 
All high school students residing in the 24th District of Texas are encouraged to participate in this contest. All entries will be due by Friday, March 13, 2009. Entries must have a student release form attached to the back of the work.  Student release forms and guidelines can be found here http://www.marchant.house.gov/forms_guidelines.shtm or by contacting the District Office.

The contest is open to all high school students including homeschoolers. The following types of medium are acceptable, paintings (oil, acrylics, watercolor); drawings (pastels, pencil, charcoal, ink, markers); two-dimensional collages; prints (lithograph, silkscreen, block prints); mixed media; computer generated art and photography.  All work must be original in concept, design and execution and must not violate any U.S. copyright laws.

North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum: April 4, 2009  

Date:        Saturday, April 4, 2009
Time:        8:00am -12:00 noon
Location:  Tarrant Country College, Southeast Campus
                   North Ballroom
                   2100 Southeast Pkwy
                   Arlington, Texas 76018

This event is for students interested in attending one of the five US Service Academies (US Military Academy, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy and US Air Force Academy). The Academies Forum is an informational event that will provide students an opportunity to learn more about the various academies and application procedures. 

Event is free and open to the public.  Parents are encouraged to attend with their students.  Attendees will have an opportunity to talk with Cadets and Midshipmen as well as representatives from the Academies. 

The US Service Academies are an alternative to traditional universities.  While students obtain a bachelor’s degree at the Academy, they are also trained to become America’s next military leaders.  Admittance into the Academies is highly competitive and dependent on a nomination from your local Congressman or one to the two US Senators.  All students interested in obtaining a nomination are encouraged to contact Congressman Marchant's District Office.
  
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