Congressman Denny Rehberg

Billings, Montana, High School Student Artist Joins Montana’s Congressman for Official Capitol Hill Unveiling Today

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont) joined Montana’s winner of the 2004 Congressional Art Competition, Tori Wardrip, in Washington, DC today, as her artwork was unveiled during an official Capitol Hill ceremony.
Tori, who will be Junior at Billings West High School this fall, won the statewide competition for her detailed pencil drawing of a bald eagle.

“Tori’s winning entry is a remarkable portrayal of her talent and displays her obvious love for the magnificent symbol of our country,” Rehberg said. “It’s a wonderful and deserving illustration, and I’m very proud to have the work of this young Montanan on display for the enjoyment of visitors to our nation’s Capitol over the next twelve months,” concluded Rehberg after the official unveiling.

Tori was accompanied by her parents, Douglas and Cindy Wardrip of Billings. Northwest Airlines and Holiday Inn Downtown provided travel and hotel accommodations.

The annual competition, coordinated by Members of Congress, began in 1982 as an opportunity for the nation’s students to showcase their artistic talents. Entries were judged on originality, creativity, visual impact, expression of idea or theme, and use of technique in medium.