MHS freshman Hazel Queen takes 1st place in 5th Congressional District Art Show

Hazel Queen was the 1^st-place winner in the 5th Congressional District Art Show for her acrylic work “The Future is in Her Hand.” The work highlights how in the Democratic Republic of Congo 25.4 million people are food insecure, the highest number for any country in the world. The Art Competition Reception with announcement of awardees was on April 30 at the Malden Public Library.

According to Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s website, “Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in each congressional district…. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol…” The winner receives other accolades, such as a trip to D.C. for the reception.

Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.