WESTERMAN ANNOUNCES 2024 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNERS

WASHINGTON - Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced the winners for the Fourth District's 2024 Congressional App Challenge.

The Congressional App Challenge encourages high school students across the country to showcase their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills and knowledge by creating their own apps. The winning app, "AquaEye," was created by Humam Al-shami from Arkansas Connections Academy & Mohammed Alroobi from Magnolia High School. This life-saving app is designed to assist lifeguards as they monitor large bodies of water to prevent and detect drownings.

"Seeing the talent showcased by all participants of this year's Congressional App Challenge was immensely encouraging," said Congressman Westerman. "I am always excited to see the ingenuity and creativity displayed in our youth every year through this challenge - and this year was no different. The future is bright not only for these remarkable students, but for our state and nation as a whole. Congratulations to all participants of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge!"

The "AquaEye" app will be on digital display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., along with winning apps from other congressional districts.

This year, the Fourth District received 24 submissions from 71 students, and the winners were announced yesterday evening during a reception held in Hot Springs.

The winners were chosen by a panel of 4 judges.

The 2024 Fourth District top five teams are:

First Place: Humam Al-shami from Arkansas Connections Academy & Mohammed Alroobi from Magnolia High School - "AquaEye" App.

Second Place: Estefani Hernandez, Melany Olguin, and Jeremy Beltran from Dardanelle High School - "Grab and Go" App.

Third Place: Alexis Hahn, Shelby Wyatt and Felix Carranza Morales from Dardanelle High School - "Community Connection" App.

Fourth Place: Destinee Reed, Hannah Askew, Aubrey Avaritt, Atlantis Purifoy-Lake Hamilton High School - "Relaxation in Paradise" App.

Fifth Place: Leslei Ramirez and Samantha Duran from Dardanelle High School - "Language Tutor" App.

First Place Winner

Second Place Winners

Third Place Winner

Fourth Place Winners

Fifth Place Winners