RRUN-RRUN PSA: TWO VIE FOR PROM NOBILITY AT JUBILEE

(Ed.'s Note: Although we, as a practice, don't usually involve ourselves in prom queen and king elections, these young people reached out to us in their bid to win the election to be held Friday at Jubilee-Brownsville. We admire their spunk and self-assertiveness and run this post as a public service announcement to encourage their participation. Good luck to them.)   

Special to El Rrun-Rrun

If you knew Mia Barraza, you'd attest that she's a young adult who loves life and dares to live life following her inspiration in helping others. And right there with her is her classmate since they were in the third grade, outgoing and serviceable Ilan Bassolo.

 As a 4 year old child Mia stood up in front of a church congregation (Central Christian Church) and asked the congregation for money on her birthday. When she was asked what she was going to do with the money, she stated it wasn't for her. She stated she had all she needed. Her collection would be her way of celebrating her birthday by sending the money in its entirety to St. Jude, a charitable hospital for kids with cancer.

Mia continued to do a little fundraiser every year. 

In fact, her community service extends far beyond that and today Mia Barraza is the youngest active member on a City of Brownsville Board (Animal Shelter) and does what she can to encourage friends and family to adopt and not shop for their fur babies! (She is pictured here with District 1 commissioner Bryan L. Martinez in City Chambers.)

Mia is a full time student, an active board member and works part time. Mia loves going to the gym on her spare time. She is a student a Jubilee Brownsville and is grateful to her school for the support she receives from her teachers (special thanks to her law professor Marcos Samano), counselors and administration for their support. 

Mia is also excited for running for prom queen with her life-long classmate Ilian,. Both are now in their senior year. We wish both lots of luck in their endeavors. Mia is joining her Prom Campaign as Team B&B. They humbly ask their fellow students for their vote and promise to represent Jubilee with style and grace.