WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) presented winning Louisville area student groups awards for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional App Challenge allows middle and high school students to compete with peers in their own Congressional District by creating and exhibiting their software applications, or “apps,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.
“I am so proud to see the hard work and thoughtfulness that our local students put into the designing their apps,” said Congressman Guthrie. “In total, more than 30 student groups from across our district showcased immense ingenuity in their submissions. From developing ways to increase access to mental health resources, to improving physical health, to deepening an individuals’ relationship with God, these students solved real-world problems using modern technology. I know that all these students have a bright future ahead and our nation is in good hands with the next generation!”
Photos from yesterday’s event can be found here.
OVERALL SECOND PLACE: Serenity by Sharvil Saxena from Dupont Manual High School. This app is designed to improve a user’s mental health by including guided daily meditations, a mood tracker, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbox to provide real-time emotional support, and a built-in interface to connect individuals with professional mental health providers as needed.
OVERALL THRID PLACE: Personalized Intelligent Fitness & Nutrition Assistant by Manit Gupta & Bhavit Gupta from DuPont Manual High School & Meyzeek Middle School. This app works to educate users and improve health outcomes by developing individualized exercise routines, dietary recommendations based on available food, and data tracking to detect potential health issues.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRST PLACE: Mindful Memory by Ava Zernickow from Hebron Middle School. Mindful Memory is an educational app designed to provide resources for family and loved ones of dementia patients as well as being directly used by individuals living with mild cases of dementia to help them navigate the illness.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SECOND PLACE: Chosen by Callie Pryor from Hebron Middle School. This app provides information and resources about the adoption process for families looking to expand their family through adoption.
MIDDLE SCHOOL THIRD PLACE: Just Breathe by Mia Johnson, Leela Schroerlucke, Philippa Bryant and Elaine Paul from Hebron Middle School. This app provides tools and resources to middle and high school students to navigate daily stress and anxiety.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOURTH PLACE: Mind Bible by Katie Ousley & Evelyn Kardols from Hebron Middle School. This app is designed to further teenagers’ relationship with God by providing educational opportunities about the Bible and Christianity.
The Congressional App Challenge was established by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 and is a nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. Eligibility is limited to students currently enrolled in middle or high school and either reside or attend school in the district. The overall first place submission will be invited to the #HouseofCode Showcase in Washington D.C. later this Spring.
