Rep. Sykes Names 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners for #OH13

Congresswoman Sykes named Kaxten McGrew, Bastian Nowak, and Luke Hinkelman of Akron NIHF STEM High School as the 2025 winners of the Congressional App Challenge for Ohio’s 13th District and this week’s Champions of the Week. Their app, "Eagle Express," is an innovative system that allows students and teachers to better track and make transactions on their school’s token-based incentive program.  Each year, the United States House of Representatives hosts the Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide app building competition for middle and high school students. As the winners for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, Kaxten, Bastian, and Luke will have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. this spring for the annual #HouseOfCode event, which features winners from across the country.