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2024-25 SUN COURT ANNOUNCED August 1, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association announced the 2024-25 Sun Court sponsored by Cielo Vista Mall, including a new Sun Queen, Lady-in-Waiting, and Sun Princesses on Wednesday, July 31 at the El Paso Country Club.

Nine new Sun Princesses joined the Sun Court, along with the new Sun Queen, Raegan Jabor and Lady-in-Waiting Ashley Rios as ambassadors for the Sun Bowl Association, while also representing the City of El Paso.

“We’re one of only two bowl games with a group of representatives like our Sun Court, which is such an important part of our association and events,” said Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “This is a remarkable group of outgoing young women who will surely make a positive impact on our community and beyond.”

The new Sun Queen Reagan Jabor said, “This opportunity has allowed me to be an ambassador for our vibrant community, and I am deeply grateful for it. I want to encourage young women to engage more actively with their local and school communities.”

The Sun Court Coronation has been a part of the Sun Bowl since the first-ever college Sun Bowl game played in 1936. Coronation played a huge social role in the “Sun Carnival”, the week-long pageantry associated with the Sun Bowl.

According to the 1938 Sun Bowl game program, “The social side of the Sun Carnival centers around the Coronation of the Sun Queen with her Lady-In-Waiting and Royal Court of Princesses from all the cities of the Sun Empire and the Grand Ball tendered by the Association in honor of Her Majesty and Court.”

Today, the Sun Court serves as ambassadors for the Sun Bowl Association and the City of El Paso. The ladies of the court volunteer at various community events and make appearances at the Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Sun Bowl Parade, WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, the Sun Bowl Basketball Skills Camp presented by Marathon Petroleum, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, Peter Piper Pizza Punt, Pass & Kick, the Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament presented by Goodwill Industries of El Paso and many other events throughout the year.

2024 SUN QUEEN
Raegan Jabor, daughter of Mark & Michelle Jabor, is a student at Texas Tech University, where she is pursuing a major in landscape architecture and a double minor in sustainability and architecture. She is actively involved in campus life as a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority and serves as an event planner for the Student American Society of Landscape Architecture (SASLA). Her academic and extracurricular pursuits reflect a dedication to creating sustainable and innovative designs in the field of landscape architecture. This summer, Raegan has worked for Hall Law Firm and Inspired Interiors. Raegan is looking forward to her upcoming internship in Australia this spring, where she will further her knowledge in sustainable research and eco-friendly architectural designs. Raegan’s career goals include working for a large landscape Architecture Firm where she can further enrich her understanding and experience of innovative design practices and environmental stewardship in a diverse and dynamic setting.

Raegan had the honor of serving as Sun Princess from 2023-2024 and is currently thrilled to step into the role of Sun Queen for 2024-2025. This opportunity has allowed her to be an ambassador for our vibrant community, and she is deeply grateful for it. Her journey has inspired her to encourage young women to engage more actively with their local and school communities. By fostering a sense of community and involvement, she hopes to empower others to contribute positively and make meaningful changes within their own neighborhoods.

LADY-IN-WAITING
Ashley Rios, daughter of Daniel & Patricia Rios, graduated from Silva Health Magnet High School and most recently earned her degree from Texas A&M University. She is continuing on by pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health, with a focus on Health Promotion and Community Health Science. During high school, Ashley was actively involved in the National Honor Society and the Silverettes Dance Team. She is now a member of the Mexican Student Association, where she has recently finished her term as Outreach Chair Officer. In this role, she organized fundraising events for the Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network while attending to student’s educational needs and will continue her involvement as the organization’s advisor.

Ashley has gained substantial experience as a Vaccine Mixer at the University Medical Center COVID Vaccination Hub, where she assisted in vaccinating over 50,000 individuals. She also interned at Southwest Coalition for Life, focusing on outreach initiatives for women’s health.

Currently, she works as a graduate assistant in the Prevention and Population division at University Health Services at Texas A&M, where she supports the mental and physical well-being of students.
Additionally, Ashley is well-acquainted with the Sun Bowl through her volunteer work at the annual Fan Fiesta and is eager to continue representing the Sun City as Lady-in-Waiting for the 2024-2025 Sun Court.

SUN PRINCESSES (Current School)
Brenda De La Rosa – (UTEP)
Anai Gomez – (UTEP)
Kyra Hayes – (NM State)
Estrella Luna – (Texas A&M)
Caroline Glenne Mann – (Georgia)
Janais Millan Amato – (UTEP)
Tiffany Murillo – (Texas Tech)
Griselda Sainz – (Trinity University)
Faith Spade – (Baylor)

For complete bios on 2024 Sun Princesses go to www.sunbowl.org/about/sun_court.