PASADENA, Texas — Six Pasadena ISD students stood out at this year’s Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Auction, earning top honors and selling their artwork for a combined $19,500 in scholarships.

Pasadena ISD’s visual art program continues to gain recognition at both regional and state levels, thanks to the dedication of its talented students and passionate educators. The district proudly supports the next generation of artists in reaching their full creative potential.

High School Winners:

• Julio S., Sam Rayburn High School – Grand Champion – $5,000
• Madelyn A., Dobie High School – Reserve Champion – $5,000
• Joshua W., Memorial High School – 3rd Place – $3,000
• Allisen A., Sam Rayburn High School – 4th Place – $1,500
• Yaretzi A., Dobie High School – 5th Place – $2,000
• Sophia G., Dobie High School – 6th Place – $3,000

In addition to the auction, Pre-K through eighth grade students had the opportunity to compete and showcase their talents, as their artwork was on display at Campbell Hall throughout the rodeo season.

All Student Results: 

PK–1st Grade Division

• 1st Place: Jayden R. – Kruse (1st Grade)
• 2nd Place: Analiah E.– Hancock (Kindergarten)
• 3rd Place: Emma T.– South Belt (Kindergarten)
• 4th Place: Mateo J.– South Belt (Kindergarten)

2nd–4th Grade Division

• 1st Place: Noelia G.– Moore (4th Grade)
• 2nd Place: Ariel H.– South Belt (3rd Grade)
• 3rd Place: Daniel R.. – Pomeroy (2nd Grade)
• 4th Place: Fabian P. – Hancock (3rd Grade)

5th–6th Grade Division

• 1st Place: Mackenzie E. – Fred Roberts MS (5th Grade)
• 2nd Place: Karina T.– De Zavala (5th Grade)
• 3rd Place: Maya N. – Melillo (6th Grade)
• 4th Place: Natalie F. – De Zavala (5th Grade)

7th–8th Grade Division

• 1st Place: Jude B. – Bondy (8th Grade)
• 2nd Place: Alice L. – Thompson (8th Grade)
• 3rd Place: Ethan N. – Thompson (8th Grade)
• 4th Place: Emerson C. – Jackson (8th Grade)