4th grader Gabriella Castro’s artwork will be showcased in the “Being Water Wise Is…” 2024 calendar. Valley News/Courtesy photo
LAKE ELSINORE – Gabriella Castro, a 4th-grade student at Railroad Canyon Elementary School, has achieved top honors in the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s annual student art contest. Her artwork will be showcased in the “Being Water Wise Is…” 2024 calendar, among other poster contest winners.Gabriella’s submission, one of 37 entries selected amongst thousands of entries submitted across Southern California, triumphed in a local contest by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD). Her art advanced to the regional calendar competition, depicting a vibrant underwater scene with the impactful message, “Water is life; use it wisely.”Gabriella’s teacher, Isela Salgado, played a significant role in guiding and nurturing her artistic talent.
