Road of Honor wins Rep. Erin Houchin’s 2024 Congressional App Challenge in Indiana’s Ninth District
Rep. Erin Houchin has named Yinhai Weng of New Albany High School, Brandon Rogers of Lanesville Jr. Sr. High School, Wyatt Wisman of Charlestown Senior High School, and Ayden Daugherty of New Albany High School as the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge in Indiana’s Ninth District.
When asked what inspired the creation of Road of Honor, the students said, “Our inspiration for creating Road of Honor was our desire to teach the history of America in a manner that is both informative and entertaining. Today, most students see history in general as unimportant and boring. We believe that history can be interesting for students today if they are given a role in history. Learning by doing allows students to be engaged in learning, especially compared to writing down notes or being lectured on history. We hope that players of Road of Honor can recall the things they learn in the game and apply it in school or real life.”
This year’s Congressional App Challenge set new records, with an unprecedented 382 Members of the House of Representatives hosting competitions—surpassing the previous high of 374. An incredible 12,682 students from across the country participated, representing a growth of over 1,000 students compared to 2023. These talented students submitted an astounding 3,881 original applications, showcasing their creativity, passion for technology, and the limitless potential of America’s next generation of innovators. This surge in participation reflects the increasing excitement around STEM and highlights a bright future for American innovation.
The Congressional App Challenge is an official initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, where Members of Congress host contests in their districts for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science. This resounding show of bipartisan support emphasizes the critical importance of STEM education in today’s rapidly evolving world. Each participating Member of Congress selects a winning app from their district, and each winning team is invited to showcase their winning app to Congress during our annual #HouseOfCode festival.
The program is a public-private partnership made possible through funding from the Broadcom Foundation, AWS, Rise, theCoderSchool, Apple, and others.
The 2024 Congressional App Challenge will launch in May of 2025, and eligible students can pre-register for the competition now.