2018 PARADE OF CHAMPIONS
PARADE MARSHALS: Celinda and Carlos Salinas
VOLUNTEER(S) OF THE YEAR: Deborah McGuffin Gonzalez and Tanya Villarreal Pena
VOLUNTEER GROUP(S) OF THE YEAR: GFWC, Woman’s Club of Rio Grande City and
GFWC, Florence J. Scott Study Club
QUEEN AND COURT: Queen: Joshlynn Michelli Flores
1st Runner Up: Armani Trevino
2nd Runner Up: Abigail Garcia
Teen Princess: Brianna Renee Garcia
Pre-Teen Princess: Katarina Emma Mendoza
Petite Princess: Dannaly Avina
Precious Princess: Lexani Lucia Gonzalez
Starr County Cowboy: Erik Aaden Sepulveda, Jr.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:
NAME _ SCHOOL _ AMOUNT _ MAJOR _ COLLEGE
Jason Eli Perez RGCHS $3,000 Biochemistry TX A&M Son of Xavier & Lori Perez
Abigail Garcia ECHS $2,000 Biology TX A&M Daughter of Juan & Laura Garcia
Victor Canales RGCHS $1,500 Poultry Sci. /Psy. TX A&M Son of Victor & Vanessa Canales
Joshlynn Flores ECHS $1,000 Bus./Pol Sci TX A&M Daughter of Juan and Pearl Flores
Jorge Gonzalez, Jr. RGCHS $1,000 Farm & Ranch Mgmt.TX A&M Kingsville Son of Jorge and Criselda Gonzalez
Hunter D. Pena RGCHS $1,000 Pol. Sci TX A&M _ Daughter of Guadalupe & Tanya Pena
Rolando Ramirez RGCHS $1,000 Agri Business TX A&M Son of Rolando & Dora Ramirez
Lictor E. Barrera, Jr. RHS $1,000 Welding TX State Tech. College Son of Lictor E. & Alma Delia Barrera
***Lictor is also a First Responder as a volunteer with the Roma Fire Department***
Marianna E. Canales RHS $1,000 Biology TX A&M Daughter of Mario E. & Dania Canales
Sarah C. Mariscal RHS $1,000 Elect. Eng. _ TX A&M CC Daughter of Rosy Lopez & Oscar Mariscal
Cindy Salinas RHS $1,000 Architecture TX A&M CC Daughter of Ciro & Ana Leticia Salinas
Daniela Urbano RHS $1,000 Agri Edu. _ South TX College Daughter of Pedro A. & Ana Patricia Urbano
Anaissa G. Diaz SIHS $1,000 Business Admin. _ TX A&M Daughter of George & Aissa Diaz
LOGO DESIGN CONTEST WINNER: Kaylon Ramon, Roma Jr. FFA
THEME AWARD: Kaylon Ramon, Roma Jr. FFA
YOUTH FLOATS:
1st Place ---A Blooming Corner
2nd Place --- SCFA Queen’s Float – Los Ranchitos 4-H
3rd Place --- Volunteers of the Year Chuck Wagon
4th Place --- Ringgold Middle School
4-H, FFA FLOATS:
1st Place --- Texas Starr 4-H
2nd Place --- San Isidro FFA
3rd Place --- Vaquero 4-H
4th Place --- Rattler 4-H
ACADEMIC RODEO: _
2nd & 3rd Grade Spelling:
Class Champion: Ashley LyTruong, Immaculate Conception School
Reserve Class Champion: Ryan Vazquez, Immaculate Conception School
2nd & 3rd Grade Math:
Class Champion: Alexa Garza, Academy for Academic Enhancement Elementary
Reserve Class Champion: Ryan Vazquez, Immaculate Conception School
2nd & 3rd Grade Essay:
Class Champion: Ryan Vazquez, Immaculate Conception School
Reserve Class Champion: Sophia Martinez, F. J. Scott Elementary
4th & 5th Spelling:
Class Champion: Mario Canales, Jr., F. J. Scott Elementary
Reserve Class Champion: Jose Lara, Immaculate Conception School
4th & 5th Grade Math:
Class Champion: Ricardo Garcia, F. J. Scott Elementary
Reserve Class Champion: Eduardo Botello, F. J. Scott Elementary
4th & 5th Grade Essay:
Class Champion: Heaven Lee Kelly, Academy for Academic Enhancement Elem.
Reserve Class Champion: Laurel Cantu, Academy for Academic Enhancement Elem.
EDUCATIONAL POSTERS:
Senior Division
Grand Champion: Kenya Ortiz, SI FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Karen Sanchez, Vaquero 4-H
Intermediate Division
Grand Champion: Jaime Mendoza, SI FCCLA
Junior Division:
Grand Champion: Sophia N. Martinez, Roma Jr. FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Isabella Salinas, Roque Guerra Jr. Elem.
Pee Wee Division:
Grand Champion: Erick A. Sepulveda, Los Ranchitos 4-H
Reserve Champion: Issac Salinas, John & Olive Hinojosa Elem.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Senior Division
Grand Champion: Nohely Cantu, Roma FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Luis Omar Pena. Los Ranchitos 4-H
Intermediate Division
Grand Champion: Vanessa Garza, Vaquero 4-H
Reserve Champion: AnnaKaren Pena, Rattler 4-H
Junior Division
Grand Champion: Kathia A. Sanchez, Vaquero 4-H
Reserve Champion: Sophia N. Martinez, Roma Jr. FCCLA
Pee Wee Division
Grand Champion: Isabella Guerra, Rattler 4-H
Reserve Champion: Sofia Reyes, San Isidro 4-H
PHOTOGRAPHY
Senior Division
Grand Champion: Kayra Rodriguez, Roma FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Cindy Salinas, Rattler 4-H
Intermediate Division
Grand Champion: Ricardo Salinas, Jr., Rattler 4-H
Reserve Champion: Mary Grace Garcia, Vaquero 4-H
Junior Division
Grand Champion: Elayna Ramirez, Rattler 4-H
Reserve Champion: Albino Eli Alaniz, San Isidro 4-H
Pee Wee Division
Grand Champion: Anahi L. Alvirde, Texas Starr 4-H
Reserve Champion: Roman Kenny Del Bosque, Roma Jr FCCLA
HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS:
Grand Champion: Thaleah Guzman, Grulla High School
Reserve Champion: Thaleah Guzman, Grulla High School
MIDDLE SCHOOL ART:
Grand Champion: Sylvia Lopez, Roma MS
Reserve Champion: Jacqueline Cantu, Ramiro Barrera MS
BARREL PAINTING CONTEST:
1st Place --- Rattler 4-H, Top Winner
2nd Place --- Vaquero 4-H
2nd Place --- Roma FFA
3rd Place --- Los Ranchitos
BAKING Senior Division
Grand Champion: Erika Dorado, Roma FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Marco Garza, San Isidro FCCLA
Intermediate Division
Grand Champion: Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Roma Elizondo, San Isidro FCCLA
Junior Division
Grand Champion: Kaylon Ramon, Roma FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Andrea Munoz, Rattler 4-H
Pee Wee Division
Grand Champion: Sophia Carmona, Vaquero 4-H
Reserve Champion: Ximena Barrera, Vaquero 4-H
DECORATED BAKING:
Senior Division
Grand Champion: Marianna Canales, Roma FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Andrew Rodriguez, San Isidro FCCLA
Intermediate Division
Grand Champion: Dannely Perez, Vaquero 4-H
Reserve Champion: Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FCCLA
Junior Division
Grand Champion: Sophie Martinez, Roma FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Gabriella Margo, Rattler 4-H
HORTICULTURE:
Grand Champion: Tifani Solis, Los Ranchitos 4H
Reserve Champion: Graciela Perez, Roma FFA
FARM SHOP
Senior Division
Grand Champion: Taiz Ochoa, Roma FFA
Reserve Champion: Levi Chavez, San Isidro FFA
Intermediate Division
Grand Champion: Leanne Garza, Roma FFA
Reserve Champion: Danelo Gonzalez, III, Roma FFA
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Taiz Ochoa, Roma FFA
Reserve Champion: Levi Chavez, San Isidro FFA
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Leanne Garza, Roma FFA
Reserve Champion: Danelo Gonzalez, Roma FFA
PEE-WEE GOAT SHOWMANSHIP:
Grand Champion: Marco Trevino, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Tres Alvarez, San Isidro FFA
RABBIT DIVISION:
Market Rabbit Grand Champion: Catherine Perez, San Isidro FFA
Reserve Champion: Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H
Broiler Rabbit: Grand Champion: Sabrina Garza, Vaquero 4-H
Reserve Champion: Madison Olivarez, Vaquero 4-H
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Sarah Mariscal, Roma FFA
Reserve Champion: Mayelie Gutierrez, Rattler 4-H
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Ayleen Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H
Reserve Champion: Krystal Gutierrez, Vaquero 4-H
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Meagan Castillo, Vaquero 4-H
Reserve Champion: Alejandro Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H
POULTRY DIVISION:
Grand Champion: Meagan Salinas, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Jesse James Bazan, Vaquero 4-H
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Ilani O. Solis, Vaquero 4-H
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Mya Guerrero, Roma FFA
Reserve Champion: Onessimo Quiroz IV, Texas Starr 4-H
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Meagan Salinas, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Ricardo Solis, Vaquero 4-H
MEAT GOAT DIVISION
Grand Champion: Kaitlyn Olivarez, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Kaitlyn Olivarez, Rio FFA
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Meagan Salinas, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Leonardo J. Gonzalez, Vaquero 4-H
BREEDING GOAT DIVISION
Supreme Champion: Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA
Reserve Supreme Champion: Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Elayna Ramirez, Rattler 4-H
MARKET LAMB DIVISION
Grand Champion: Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FFA
Reserve Champion: Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Justin Garza, Lucky Star 4H
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Hailey Alaniz, Rattler 4H
Reserve Champion: Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FFA
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA
Reserve Champion: Mario Canales, Jr, Roma FFA
MARKET HOG DIVISION
Grand Champion: Taiz Yarely Ochoa, Lucky Star 4-H
Reserve Champion: Brenda A. Pena, Roma FFA
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Justin Garza, Lucky Star 4-H
Reserve Champion: Taiz Yarely Ochoa, Lucky Star 4-H
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Leanne Garza, Roma FFA
Reserve Champion: Sebastian Lopez, Roma FFA
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Jaime Castillo, Roma FFA
Reserve Champion: Justice Kolt Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H
BREEDING HEIFERS
Supreme Champion: Jossie Reyna, Lucky Star 4-H
Reserve Supreme Champion: Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Justin Garza, Lucky Star 4-H
Reserve Champion: Marco Garza, San Isidro FFA
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Arturo Alvirde, Texas Starr 4-H
Reserve Champion: Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Joseph Ozuna, Lucky Star 4-H
Reserve Champion: Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA
BREEDING BULLS:
Supreme Champion: Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA
Reserve Champion: Nicolas Cantu, Rattler 4-H
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Nicolas Cantu, Rattler 4-H
Reserve Champion: Victor Canales, Lucky Star 4-H
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Bryan Perez, Rattler 4-H
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA
STEERS
Grand Champion: Eduardo Garza, Rattler 4-H
Reserve Champion: Jose Garza, Roma FFA
Senior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Jorge Gonzalez, Rio FFA
Reserve Champion: Hunter Pena, Rio FFA
Intermediate Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Clarissa Bazan, Texas Star 4-H
Reserve Champion: Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA
Junior Showmanship:
Grand Champion: Ryan Alanis, San Isidro 4-H
Reserve Champion: Isabella Garza, Los Ranchitos 4-H
Good Housekeeping Best Use of Theme – Los Ranchitos 4-H
Good Housekeeping Most Creative – Rattler 4-H
Good Housekeeping Best Overall – San Isidro FFA