By: Kadey Heidrich
Pasadena ISD Communications
Four Pasadena ISD high schools were represented at the Austin Rodeo Art Competition on February 8, with 10 students from Sam Rayburn High School placing in the top 20.
Out of 366 total entries, the top 20 students went on to participate in the third annual Austin Rodeo Gala and Youth Art Auction. The funds earned at the auction, a combined total of $10,250, will provide students with scholarships to attend college or other post-secondary training.
This year marks the fourth consecutive year a Pasadena ISD student has won the Overall Reserve-Grand Champion in the Austin Rodeo Art Competition. The honor, along with the title of Class Champion in the Traditional Division, went to Rayburn junior Esteban Zavaleta. The Austin Rodeo was Zavaleta’s first time participating in an art competition.
Pasadena ISD is proud of each student who participated in the competition and thankful for the hard work and dedication of the art teachers who aided their students through this process.
The top 20 winning students are:
-20th place: Larixa Garcia sold her artwork for $500
-19th place: Anthony Vega sold his artwork for $700
-15th place: Adair Gonzalez sold his artwork for $800
-14th place: Miranda Ramirez sold her artwork for $700
-11th place: Mariana Chapa sold her artwork for $500
-9th place: Nicole Curiel sold her artwork for $500
-8th place: Marco Sosa sold his artwork for $450
-7th place: Julian Escareno sold his artwork for $500
-3rd place: Nayli Morales sold her artwork for $600
-Overall Reserve Grand Champion and Class Champion in the Traditional Division: Esteban Zavaleta sold his artwork for $5,000.