Eloy Garza, mariachi director for Veteran’s Middle School, attributes the group’s accomplishments to the dedication, hard work, long hours of practice and passion students have for mariachi music. “I often remind our students to be the best and strive for excellence and perfection as we’re representing the entire country as first place winner of the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza,” says Eloy.

Twelve students will travel to Nashville along with the school principal Maricela O. Garcia, Eloy Garza and Veteran’s Middle School Spanish teacher Maggie Rodriguez. The group will spend May 17-19 in the ‘country music capital of the world.’ We wish them all the best and will be looking out for fabulous photos and stories upon your return.