I’m an active member of Pacific Coast Ministries in Oxnard, where Pastor Merrick Carter and First Lady Arlene Carter lead our church. I help as a student teacher in the children’s ministry and serve as an usher. I love giving back to my community by volunteering at places like the Naval Base, Ventura County food shares, MLK and Juneteenth celebrations, the Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, and with the Oxnard Stars Track Club as a student trainer. I’ve been volunteering for over six years, and it’s taught me that we’re only as strong as our community. I want to keep supporting mine, just like my parents serving this country.

I’m proud to be a scholar student athlete for the past three years, playing on the varsity Track, Basketball, and Flag Football teams at my school. I’m also a member of the Black Student Union (second year), National Honor Society (third year), and California Scholarship Federation (third year). Outside of school, I play for the 805 Only the Family Girls Flag Football club. You can check out my highlights on social media: X @ryanna_harris8, Instagram @ryanna._harris, and MaxPreps under Oxnard HS Girls Flag Football roster.

This year, I’m honored to be part of the 20th Century Onyx Club 2026 Debutante Ball. The Onyx Club is a nonprofit community service organization made up of African American women in Ventura County. They teach responsibility, pride, manners, and personal growth to young African American women like me.

I’m reaching out to ask for your support to help me achieve my dream of being crowned “Miss Debutante 2026” on February 28, 2026. There are several ways you can help: by placing an ad in the souvenir program booklet, donating to the scholarship circle, making a memorial tribute, or purchasing a ticket to the Debutante Ball. All donations are tax-deductible and truly appreciated.

Please complete the online process by December 19, 2025.

Thank you so much for your support. With your help, I can reach my goal of becoming “Miss Debutante 2026.”

Sincerely,
Ryanna Renee Harris