Inva Jenkins, an 11th-grade student, also received a monumental honor. She was selected as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for North Carolina’s 6th District. Her stunning pencil drawing, a detailed portrait titled "JFK," was chosen by a panel of judges composed of local leaders. As the winner, Jenkins was awarded two airplane tickets to attend a weekend of events in Washington D.C., courtesy of Southwest Airlines. In the nation's capital, she was greeted by Congressman Addison McDowell and given a tour of the grounds. Her drawing will now hang in the United States Capitol for one year, alongside the winning pieces from congressional districts all over the country.