Raul Monreal, Jr.
Raul Monreal, Jr. is a magician. He makes ignorance disappear.
He makes dreams a reality. Raul is an international songwriter,
school administrator, professor, poet, novelist, reporter,
inventor, chef, community activist, businessman and motivational
speaker. He has served his community for 35 years and assisted
thousands of people in a variety of ways including, education,
immigration issues, welfare, family issues and health issues
through a variety of organizations. Twenty-seven years ago, he
helped to incorporate the town of Guadalupe. When the town was
acknowledged, he vowed that Guadalupe would have an institution
of higher learning. Today he is director of the South Mountain
Community College Guadalupe Center. Recently, Monreal used his
songwriting talents to provide opportunities for Latin American
community youths to create a successful statewide American Idol
Latin-style CD. All of the proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club
of the East Valley and scholarships for South Mountain Community
College students. Raul is a leader by example, and is an authentic
"American Idol."
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