'He’s loved': Racine Unified’s Park High School crowns prom king
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RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) – A Racine Unified School District student will be heading to prom on Saturday, May 15 in style.
On Thursday, May 13, Bubba Ruiz, who has special needs, was crowned prom king during a virtual school assembly.
“He’s revered in this building, he’s loved in this building, in our community,” The Academies of Racine at Park High School directing principal Jeffrey Miller said. “I’m really happy for him, I’m really happy for his family, I’m happy for all of his friends that have been there for him throughout all these years. It’s just a really cool thing”
Congrats, Bubba! @RacineUnified Park HS student Bubba Ruiz was crowned prom king today during a virtual assembly. What makes this announcement so special and the impact Bubba’s had on those around him today on @CBS58. pic.twitter.com/RzvbUKE3At
— Emily Thornton (@EmilyThorntonTV) May 13, 2021
Ruiz’s mom was also there to celebrate.
“There’s no words,” Rachel Jaramillo said “I’m just glad that everybody can support him in every way.”
Miller said from the start, votes came streaming in for Bubba.
“He makes people’s lives a little bit better,” Miller said.
Bubba plans on arriving to prom in a sports car with Miller.