Rising Stars Mission Statement
Bringing the community together to honor San Marcos high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and/or the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. These students make a difference in their home, school & community with sincerity and passion, making our city shine like a star.
2023-2024 School Year Rising Stars
- Alexa Montes Matias
- Mission Hills High School
- Jayla Vizmanos
- Twin Oaks High School
- Franco Pernia Balbo
- San Marcos High School
2024-2025 School Year Rising Stars
September 2024
- Nikhil Madhav
- Mission Hills High School
- Esmeralda Lozano Lopez
- Twin Oaks High School
- Jennifer Bernal Jimenez
- San Marcos High School
January 2025
- Jose Balderas
- Mission Hills High School
- Kaleb Inns
- Twin Oaks High School
- Yeraldin Lopez Ramirez
- San Marcos High School
October 2024
- Adriel Bibiano
- Mission Hills High School
- Mazlynn Phelps
- Twin Oaks High School
- Evee Pettingill
- San Marcos High School
February 2025
- Ethan Palma-Rivas
- Mission Hills High School
- Emily Quiroz Vengas
- Twin Oaks High School
- Saray Bracho Islas
- San Marcos High School
November 2024
- Zaera Beltran
- Mission Hills High School
- Briana "Bri" Escolero
- Twin Oaks High School
- Marialuisa "Malu" Vetter
- San Marcos High School
Rising Stars Program Scholarship Sponsors
Thank you to our 2023-2024 Rising Stars Program sponsors for helping our San Marcos high school seniors shine like stars! Your support fosters character, integrity, and resilience, lighting up our community with passion and dedication. Thank you for making a difference in their lives and our city.
Rising Stars Program Food & Venue Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor? E-mail Melanie@sanmarcoschamber.com or call (760) 744-1270.