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El Paso Students Shine in Annual Holiday Card Contest Celebrating Local Culture

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The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is celebrating creativity this holiday season with its 35th Annual Holiday Card Contest. Students from elementary to high school submitted their artwork, with El Paso High School sophomore Rose Macias winning the high school category for her piece titled 'Frosty 915,' which highlights local Chicano culture. Other winners include Dayana Echavarria from Navarrete Middle School and Orlando Quinonez III from Tinajero PK–8 School. Their artwork will be featured in EPISD's holiday greetings and displayed at the Fine Arts Gallery until January, showcasing the talent of young artists in the community.

Key Details: • Winners' artwork will be displayed at the Fine Arts Gallery through January. • Rose Macias' winning artwork depicts a lowrider and Santa in a winter scene. • Contest categories include elementary, middle, and high school.

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El Paso Independent School DistrictEl Paso High SchoolRose MaciasElijah EscobarDayana EchavarriaOrlando Quinonez IIINavarrete Middle SchoolTinajero PK–8 SchoolFine Arts Gallery

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