S.I. Tech student's art is going to Washington By Maureen Donnelly May 11, 2010, 7:10AM STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island high schooler will enjoy the high honor and distinct privilege of seeing her artwork exhibited in the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Melody Yuan of Staten Island Technical High School placed first in the Staten Island/Brooklyn section of the annual Congressional Art Competition, which was judged yesterday afternoon in the College of Staten Island, Willowbrook. And Kimberly Socci of Michael J. Petrides School and Irene Politis of Brooklyn’s New Utrecht High School, the runners-up, will have their creations exhibited at the Island and Brooklyn offices of Rep. Michael McMahon. “Last year’s submissions were extremely impressive and professional,” said McMahon, from whose congressional district the winners hail. “I am certain that this year’s submissions from our high school students ... will continue in that tradition.” The winning works were culled from 68 entries by students in 14 high schools. Miss Yuan’s artwork will become part of an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol, alongside the winners from the nation’s other congressional districts. The artwork was judged by members of CSI’s Performing and Creative Arts Department. Also attending the event was CSI President Dr. Tomas Morales. Honorable mention was achieved by Steven Russo, Tottenville High School; Stephanie Gourgiotis, New Utrecht High School, and Nico Sforza, Tottenville High School. twitter.com/siadvance -- facebook.com/statenislandadvance © 2010 SILive.com. All rights reserved.
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