We only have a week (November 3-7) to see Jefferson High School Art Students win the National Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest, so now’s the time to rally together and support our students!
This is the Jefferson ISD submission:
Jefferson High School is proud to participate in the nationwide Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest, where students from over 200 high schools across the U.S. have transformed the iconic Crosley Cruiser Record Player into original works of art. The Bulldog community is invited to support our students by voting from November 3–7.
How to Vote (Nov. 3–7)
- Visit: https://crosleyradio.com/cruiser-contest-voting-region-1
- Despite what the Map Says, we were put in Region 1
- Vote once per day in each region
- Share + encourage community support
Regional winners determined by public vote will move forward to the national judging round. Then, a Crosley panel will evaluate creativity, craftsmanship, and thematic storytelling to select the Grand Prize Winner.
Prizes
- Grand Prize: $2,500 for the school’s art program + up to 25 Cruiser Record Players for the participating students
- 2nd – 5th Place: $500 for the school’s art program
- Best Social Media Video: $500 for the school’s art program + up to 25 Cruiser Record Players for the participating students
The contest promotes hands-on creativity and supports the arts at a time when many school programs face limited funding. It also encourages students to see music not just as entertainment, but as something that brings people together.
“Getting vinyl into the hands of the next generation isn’t just about nostalgia — it’s about giving students a tangible, tactile connection to music,” said Andrea Wellkamp, VP of Product Development and Merchandising at Crosley. “There’s something powerful about holding a record, placing the needle, and really listening. It teaches patience, care, and shared experience. These students aren’t just creating art, they’re becoming part of music culture in a real and meaningful way.”
“We wanted this contest to encourage communities to come together to lift up young artists,” said Keith Starr, President of Crosley. “When people vote, they’re not just choosing a design, they’re showing students that their creativity matters.”
About the Contest
Originally piloted in Kentucky in 2024, the Custom Cruiser Contest has expanded to a national initiative supporting art classrooms across the United States. Crosley sent participating schools a Cruiser Record Player on which they could draw, paint, or more to create a design the world has never seen before. The schools get to keep the record player along with donated vinyl. This year’s theme, “Band Together,” encourages students to interpret unity, collaboration, culture, and the power of music in their own visual styles.
Each school submitted:
- 7 images of their customized Crosley Cruiser turntable
- A short design statement explaining their inspiration
About Crosley Radio
Crosley Radio is a leading innovator in the record player industry, recognized for its blend of retro designs with modern technology. With a rich history dating back to 1921, Crosley Radio continues to be a trailblazer in audio technology as one of the largest record player manufacturers to date.
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