Aldine ISD Students Named Semifinalists in 2026 I Am Texas Art Contest

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Finalists will be announced in late August, with winners announced in November.

Ten Aldine ISD students are semifinalists in the 2026 I Am Texas writing and art contest, hosted by The Bryan Museum.

The statewide contest recognizes student writers and artists from across Texas. Semifinalists were announced this month. Finalists will be revealed on August 24, 2026, on the contest website, www.iamtx.org. Winners will be recognized at the awards reception in November.

These talented students were recognized as 2026 art semifinalists for their outstanding artistry and creative vision:

Hannah Akatugba, 8th grade, Aldine Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Génesis López Alvarado, 10th grade, Blanson CTE High School
Abrina Galván, 10th grade, Blanson CTE High School
Lemay Cacheiro García, 10th grade, Blanson CTE High School
Kelly Martínez, 11th grade, Blanson CTE High School
Karen Mejía, 10th grade, Aldine Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Allisson Orozco, 10th grade, Blanson CTE High School
Martha Ramírez, 11th grade, Blanson CTE High School
Thalía Rivera Rodríguez, 12th grade, La Promesa
Iza Ruiz, 9th grade, Blanson CTE High School

The I Am Texas contest began in 2022, when The Bryan Museum in Galveston partnered with the Houston-based literacy organization iWrite to publish 1,000 student writers and artists in the Guinness World Record-breaking largest book. Since then, the contest has continued to grow statewide, with winning students earning cash awards; finalists will be published and have their work displayed at The Bryan Museum.

For more information about the contest, visit iamtx.org or contact [email protected].