Edgewood ISD and the Edgewood Education Foundation announce the 2025 Hall of Fame awards on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Estancia del Norte Hotel on 410/McCollough. This year we will honor four Edgewood ISD alumni and one Community Proud Award.

Hall of Fame
Award Recipients:

Colonel Sandra Smith-Mason retired from the Army National Guard after 26 years of distinguished military service. She is a highly decorated officer who has served in Afghanistan. She continued a civilian career in the Office of the Secretary of Defense as the Director of Warrior Care. She dedicated her professional career and life’s work to the physical and mental well-being of both military troops and civilian health care.

Rosie Canamar Padilla made significant strides as a civil service employee at Kelly Air Force Base. While initially working as a secretary, she played a pivotal role in expanding opportunities for women within management roles. She was one of the first females to break into the predominantly male management positions at the base. Her technical experience combined with her Business Management degree advanced her to a higher management position and retired as Supervisor Production Controller.

Yvonne Montoya Pena worked for Edgewood ISD Public Relations Office for 32 years. In retirement, she founded Westside Stories Magazine and Cafecito in the Westside Podcast. She is a publisher, editor, writer, photographer, and producer who focuses on inspiring the Edgewood ISD community. Yvonne also advocates for animal welfare, LGBTQ rights, LULAC, and the elderly.

Constable Leticia Vazquez joined the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in 1994, serving over 25 years as a Deputy Sheriff, detention officer, and in the S.C.O.R.E unit. In 2019, she was sworn in as Constable of Precinct 2. Since taking the position, she has been recognized for outstanding service and for her involvement in community service for children and the elderly. Community Proud Award

Lineberger Law is the recipient of the Community Proud Award. Lineberger Law has been involved in the Education Foundation’s mission and vision for numerous years. Their participation in the success of the foundation has been instrumental in meeting the financial needs for scholarships for students and innovative teaching grants. The Hall of Fame is one of two major fundraisers for the Foundation. Tickets are available by visiting our website: https://eefsa.charityproud.org/eventregistration/index/19248