M. B. Lamar Middle School is roaring with pride following the announcement that 7th-grade student Sophia Cuevas has been named the Middle School Winner of the Laredo ISD 19th Annual Student Technology Expo Drawing Contest for the 2025-2026 school year.
Sophia's outstanding artistic and technical skills were recognized as her winning logo design was selected from submissions across the entire district. Her artwork will now serve as a visual centerpiece, displayed throughout the highly anticipated Student Technology Expo.
The annual contest challenges students to create a logo that captures the spirit of innovation, technology, and learning. Sophia's success highlights the exceptional talent nurtured within the halls of Lamar Middle School’s instructional programs.
Vanessa Silva, Lamar Middle School’s Digital Learning Specialist and liaison for the event, expressed immense enthusiasm for Sophia's achievement.
"I am absolutely super excited and incredibly proud to celebrate Sophia Cuevas! This is a tremendous honor for her and for our entire campus," said Silva. "The sheer level of creativity and technical thought that went into her design is truly inspiring. As the event liaison, getting to see our students excel like this is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. Sophia’s winning logo perfectly embodies the future of educational technology, and we cannot wait for everyone to see her work prominently displayed at the Expo. She is a shining example of a Lamar Lion combining innovation with artistry, and her success proves what happens when passion meets purpose!"
M. B. Lamar Middle School extends its sincerest congratulations to Sophia Cuevas on this well-deserved distinction. Her accomplishment is a source of inspiration for all students and a reminder of the powerful connection between technology and creativity.