Creativity is shining at Northside ISD! Our talented elementary students competed in the prestigious 2025 Texas Cavaliers River Parade Art Contest, standing out among thousands of young artists from across San Antonio. Their remarkable artwork not only earned them citywide recognition but also brought significant funding to support their schools' art programs.
A huge congratulations to Autumn Garcia, a fourth grader from Forester Elementary School, for winning the Grand Prize! Under the guidance of her art teacher, Jesus Rosales, and principal, Kelly Mantle, Autumn’s artistic talent has secured an exciting list of prizes:
- $10,000 for the Forester Elementary art program
- A summer art camp experience at the Southwest School of Art
- A ride with the Parade Marshall in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade
- A year of Whataburger and some exclusive swag!
Three additional students earned Finalist honors, each winning $5,000 for their school’s art program, a summer art camp at the Southwest School of Art, and their artwork featured on a VIA bus traveling through the city.
Finalists
Student Name | Grade | School | Art Teacher | Principal |
Brielle Price | Fifth | Carson ES | Venee Guevara | Lisa Mendez |
Henry Streubert | Fifth | Scobee ES | Michelle Gonzales | Kristen Montellano |
Theo Wang | Fifth | Ellison ES | Crystal Hernandez | Julie Meneses |
Four additional students were named Runners-Up, each winning $3,000 for their school’s art program and a summer art camp at the Southwest School of Art
Runners-Up
Student Name | Grade | School | Art Teacher | Principal |
Jenevieve Quilantang | Fifth | Forester ES | Jesus Rosales | Kelly Mantle |
Lorie’l Ramirez | Fifth | Carson ES | Venee Guevara | Lisa Mendez |
Amaya Porter | Third | Stuebing ES | Renee Porter | Latia Bishop |
Yashvi Vijayakrishnan | Fifth | McDermott ES | Shannon Cregg | Tawny Wagner |
In total, $37,000 was awarded to Northside ISD elementary art programs, helping to nurture the next generation of young artists. The winners were selected to represent one of ten city council districts and an at-large position, standing out among thousands of entries.
Congratulations to Autumn Garcia, our finalists, runners-up, and all of our incredible student artists! Your creativity and talent continue to inspire us all.
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