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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Kasey Walden of Bristol’s Virginia High School won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. Her artwork is entitled George Washington, Virginian and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

“Congratulations to Kasey Walden on winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District,” said Griffith. “Her work is a marvelous display of this year’s theme, ‘Commemorating Virginia’s Contribution to the American Revolution,’ and has earned a spot in the U.S. Capitol for all to see.

“Virginia High School is a great reflection of student artistic achievements in the Ninth District. Kasey joins a list of creative talents from Virginia High whose works earned recognition in previous Congressional art competitions.

“The Ninth District is home to many students with artistic talents and gifts. The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for these talents to be on full display.”

Pictured from left to right: Kindle Conkin of Eastman Credit Union, Kasey Walden of Virginia High School, Congressman Morgan Griffith. 

Pictured: Kasey Walden’s parents with Kasey and Congressman Griffith.

Pictured: Congressman Griffith addresses students and faculty at Virginia High School to recognize Kasey Walden for winning the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth District.

George Washington, Virginian

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