Martin Peresitene of Leone High School has won the Malofie Congressional Art contest, sponsored by the office of Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata.
Martin’s winning art work will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for a year.
The second-place winner is Annamarie Luteru, Leone High School. Third-place winner is Maria Kim, Samoana High School.
Congresswoman Uifaatali and her office worked with the American Samoa Department of Education to select standout artwork from which to pick one to represent American Samoa in Washington.
The judging was done on April 9.
“This event is such a favorite, as we see each participant’s effort expressed in their own ways,” said the Congresswoman.
“Congratulations to our winners for their beautiful art. Thank you to every student who chose to take part and give their time, as we enjoy every one.”
Schools represented this year include Leone High School, Samoana High School, Tafuna High School, Fagaitua High School, Manumalo Academy, Nuuuli Vo-Tech High School, and Pacific Horizon.
“It’s special to see art from American Samoa displayed on the wall where the Members of Congress walk by between our offices and duties in the U.S. Capitol,” continued Uifa’atali.
“I’m excited to see good participation and I hope every student enjoyed and learned from the experience. Thank you so much to each of the parents, teachers, and other leaders at our schools. Thank you especially to our generous sponsors for making this opportunity possible. I know we are all so proud of all our young people.”
Each participant receives a Congressional Certificate from Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, and various prizes from sponsors.
The Congresswoman extends a warm fa’afetai to the many businesses and individuals who donated and helped make this year’s Congressionak Art Competition special for the students.
The judges were:Whitney Chen, Ammon Fepulea’i and Doiana Pelini.
