GCCISD Fine Arts Students Prance Towards Rodeo Success

GCCISD Fine Arts Students Prance Towards Rodeo Success

By: Kristyn Hunt Cathey, APR – Director of Communications

The Goose Creek CISD Fine Arts department hosted a reception on January 19th, where they recognized the winning artwork that will be displayed in the Hayloft Gallery during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Rodeo’s School Art Program, now in its 50th year, provides Pre-K through 12th grade students an opportunity to compete in their district, earn scholarships as well as travel to summer workshops. The 2023 district winners include:

Gold Medal Winners:

D’Angelo Castillo, 3rd grade, Harlem Elementary, Myron Lyra – Teacher

Genaro Silva, 10th grade, GCM, Johnna Morris– Teacher

Zoe Robles, 11th grade, REL, Canace Morton– Teacher

Georgia Waterhouse, 8th grade, E.F. Green, Rachel Deleon – Teacher

Best of Show Winners:

Aric Buehring, 11th grade, RSS, Annie Watson – Teacher

Guadalupe Torres, 6th grade, Highlands Junior, Cathy Leija – Teacher

Alexa Guajardo, 1st grade, Hopper, Mindi Garzoria – Teacher

Superintendent’s Choice:

Alexa Guajardo, 1st grade, Hopper, Mindi Garzoria – Teacher

Georgia Waterhouse, 8th grade, E.F. Green, Rachel Deleon – Teacher

Aric Buehring, 11th grade, RSS, Annie Watson – Teacher

Emiliano Soriano, 8th grade, E.F. Green Junior High, Rachael DeLeon – Teacher

All photos taken by Carrie Pryor-Newman.