Nichole Hess, an 11th grader at South Jefferson Central School, will have her work displayed in the Capitol Building for a year after she won a congressional art competition.

The competition is open to high schoolers around the nation, and is sponsored by House members. Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh, held the vote on his website.

Her painting, which is appended, is called "Silver Belles."

She can attend a reception on June 20 at the Capitol Visitors Center in D.C.

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