Congressman Johnson Announces Winners of Annual App Challenge Competition

Rep. Johnson Also Celebrates Black History Month By Recognizing Pioneering Figures in Technology, Black History Preservation

STONECREST, GA — On Wednesday, February 21, Congressman Hank Johnson announced the winners of his 2023 App Challenge competition at Arabia Mountain High School in South DeKalb. 

He honored three students from Arabia Mountain — Aubrey Allen, Jasmine Stamper, and Ariel Hibbert — for their winning app Telepsy, a mobile application designed to simplify and enhance epilepsy management.

This year’s challenge witnessed unprecedented participation with more than 70 students from seven schools who submitted a total of 23 apps. 

He also recognized two of the three App Challenge judges, Mr. Laron Walker for his accomplishments in emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, robotics, and hydroponics, and Mr. Daniel A. Moore for his contributions to Black history as the CEO and Founder of the Apex Museum on Auburn Avenue downtown.

“Today, we’re not only celebrating future app developers, computer scientists, and engineers but also honoring Black History in this month of February,” Rep. Johnson said. “The App Challenge aims to foster coding and computer science engagement, and I’m honored to celebrate all the students who participated this year, especially given the exponential growth projected in STEM occupations.”

Rep. Johnson awarded all students from throughout the district with certificates for participating in the Challenge. The winners received Black Americans in Congress books, Congressional pens, Constitutions, and gift cards. They have also been invited to attend the House of Code science event in Washington D.C. this spring.

For more on the Congressional App Challenge, click HERE.