Larkin Welder, a 5th grader at Woodridge, was recognized as a finalist in the 2026 Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade Art Contest.
This year, more than 50 schools across the city submitted thousands of pieces of art for the contest. Students were recognized by City Council District and Larkin represented District 10. Her art teacher is Adelaide Barnes.
Larkin was recognized at a press conference with the other finalists from across San Antonio. She met King Antonio CIII Gardner Peavy who, along with his entourage, will visit the school during Fiesta.
Larkin is pictured with her art teacher Adelaide Barnes and Principal Sean Reno at the press conference.
As a finalist, Larkin earned $5,000 for her school’s art program, a week-long summer art camp at the McNay Art Museum, and prizes from sponsors including the San Antonio Zoo and H-E-B. Her art also appears on a VIA bus which was unveiled at the press conference.
The theme of this year’s contest was Through the Decades.
Paisley Eccles, also a 5th grader at Woodridge, was recognized as a runner up in the art contest. She earned $3,000 for her school’s art program. Her teacher is also Adelaide Barnes.
Scarlett Materna from Cambridge, was also recognized as a runner up in the art contest. She earned $3,000 for her school’s art program. Her teacher is Susan Hankosky.
Larkin is pictured with her family members who serve as Cavaliers including her father and grandfathers.