meet Ruthie Bray

Ruthie Bray is a Junior Fellow representing South Side High School. She is a creative, resourceful and empathetic leader who is a skilled artist and strong independent worker. She is a key contributor on the yearbook staff. She is also a member of BETA Club and the FFA. Ruthie particularly enjoys math, language arts and visual arts. Having a wide range of interests, her dream professions would be either an architect or a paleontologist. Ruthie believes some of Jackson’s biggest strengths are its diversity, community events and strong business opportunities. She sees challenges in the areas of drugs and gang violence. Ruthie also sees a big need for improvements as personal and nuanced as mental health as well as issues as collective and general as improving road conditions.

Ruthie’s interests for addressing community challenges: #drugs #vaping #mentalhealth #roadconditions #gangs

Ruthie’s leadership, expertise and skills: #ideacreator

Ruthie in 3 words: #creative #resourceful #empathetic


Community meetings, non-profit organizations and community events play an important role in bringing Jackson together.
— Ruthie Bray, Junior Fellow South Side High School

Junior Fellow Ruthie Bray introduces herself at the 2023 - 2024 Kickoff Event and answers the question of “What is your dream thing to do or be?”