In 2018, The Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation Board of Directors voted to recognize Mariachi Programs. Many of these programs struggle to meet the needs of the students due to lack of funds. The following schools have been awarded grants to improve the quality of their curriculum programs.
For more information please email Bobby and Terri Gastellum at esoelisa@aol.com.
- Von Tobel Middle School – 2018 Teachers, Xavier & Samantha Gastellum
- Vesey Elementary School – 2019 Teachers, Margarita Morado, Skyler Shenk
- Tucson High School – 2019 Teacher, Justin Enriquez
- Sunnyside High School – 2018 Teacher, Roberto Martinez
- El Dorado High School – 2019 Teacher, Claudia Rascon
- Cholla High School – 2019 Teacher, Ruben Loya