Congressman Bennie Thompson 2026 Congressional Art Competition

I am pleased to announce that this year’s 1st Place winner is Kamyia Gryer from South Delta High School. 

The additional winners are as follows:

• 2nd Place – Mia Whiteman, Leake Central High School
• 3rd Place – Baruni Jakkula, Cleveland Central High School
• Honorable Mention – Adreana Davis, South Delta High School
• Honorable Mention – Alecia Hall, Lanier Jr. Sr. High School
• Honorable Mention – Alvin Simmons, South Delta High School
• Honorable Mention – Monique Miller, Raymond High School
• Honorable Mention – Braelyn Price, South Delta High School

 “Congressman Thompson told all students that everyone who submits is a winner, praising the creativity and determination it takes for teenagers to share their work publicly.”