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El Paso Schools Shine at UIL State Mariachi Festival with Top Ratings

KVIA••Armando Ramirez
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At the 2026 UIL State Mariachi Festival held on February 21 in Seguin, Texas, both Eastlake High School's Mariachi Falco and Socorro High School's Mariachi Los Gavilanes achieved a prestigious Division 1 Superior rating. This accomplishment highlights the dedication and hard work of the mariachi programs within the Socorro Independent School District (SISD). In addition to the two top-rated groups, other schools such as Americas High School, Pebble Hills High School, and El Dorado High School also participated in the competition. Several students were individually recognized as Exemplary Performers for their outstanding contributions to their respective groups.

Key Details: • Competition date: February 21, 2026 • Location: Seguin, Texas • Participating schools included Eastlake, Socorro, Americas, Pebble Hills, and El Dorado High Schools • Students recognized as Exemplary Performers from various schools

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Socorro Independent School DistrictEastlake High SchoolSeguin, TexasUILPebble Hills High SchoolAmericas High SchoolArmando MartinezSantiago HermosilloAbigail AnguianoBrianna GarciaEmely GuerreroSophia MelendezArella LabradoDominick MirandaEdgar CorderoElian RochaSofia AguilarGrecia DecenaBrisceida EspinPaola TrevizoSocorro High SchoolEl Dorado High School

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