San Lorenzo Valley High graduate earns congressional art honor - Press Banner
Maxwell recognized among 33 student entries in district contest
San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Finn Maxwell has earned Honorable Mention for Composition in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for the mixed-media piece “Sapere Aude.”
Maxwell, who graduated in June and served as 2025-26 Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate, was one of seven students recognized in this year’s contest, which drew 33 original submissions from high school students across California’s 19th Congressional District.
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta recently announced the winners of the annual competition.
“The immense talent we saw on display showcases the unparalleled beauty of our district and unique talent of our students in California’s 19th Congressional District,” Panetta said. “This contest also illustrates the importance of arts education and programming for our youth as a means of self-expression and of opening students to new skills, ideas and interests.”
The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide …