Time and time again, Raphael F. REBUcas and his desire to serve have been consistently recognized, as he creates and promotes groundbreaking solutions to our community's most pressing concerns.
Raphael F. Rebucas is a fifteen-year-old community volunteer and coordinator born and raised in Torrance, California. As a son of two hard-working parents, Raphi was taught the virtue that if you strive for your ambitions, there is no limit to what is accomplishable.
Since the age of five, Rebucas had a rather unprecedented knack for the political world. In May 2013, he co-hosted the Larry Elder Show with radio personality Larry Elder. This prodigious event in his life further motivated Rebucas in his lifelong aspiration to be of service to his country through service in public office. Today, Raphi continues striving toward these same ambitions.
In 2017, Rebucas was elected President of the Reagan Leadership Focus Group in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and was therefore chosen to partake in an experience simulating a day in the life of the President of the United States. Two years later, through the Young Leaders PAC, Rebucas became one of the youngest individuals to have ever founded a political organization in United States History. All the while, Rebucas has been a hard working and dedicated volunteer for a number of high profile political campaigns - from Donald J. Trump's campaign for President in 2016, to key races for California Governor and the State Legislature. Most recently, he was instrumental in George K. Chen's successful bid for the Torrance City Council, walking countless neighborhoods for voter outreach. Chen was sworn-in in July of 2018, become the first Asian-American member of Torrance's City Council in decades.
Rebucas has built a unique reputation of fighting for the issues that matter most to his community. Inside and outside of his school, he has worked tirelessly to go above and beyond - advocating for groundbreaking solutions to the most difficult of challenges. During middle school, he served as Chairman of both the Service Committee and the School Newspaper. In May of 2019, Rebucas was selected to participate in a simulated city council meeting in Torrance, California for Students and Government Day. As the Acting Mayor, Rebucas saw first hand the importance of an effective municipal government.
Among the many awards Raphi has earned, he has received acclamation from many Republican Women Federated Chapters across California. Most recently, Rebucas was awarded the Courageous Conservative Award by the Santa Monica Republican Club, for having the courage to stand up for American conservative principles. He is also a proud recipient of the President's Education Awards Program's recognition for Outstanding Academic Excellence, and a Staff Achievement recognition from Jostens Yearbooks.
Today, Raphael F. Rebucas continues his mission to promote transparency within our government, and sustain a love for civic volunteering with American youth. Rebucas is not only a ardent Catholic, in addition to worship, he enjoys jogging, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends during his free time.
Since the age of five, Rebucas had a rather unprecedented knack for the political world. In May 2013, he co-hosted the Larry Elder Show with radio personality Larry Elder. This prodigious event in his life further motivated Rebucas in his lifelong aspiration to be of service to his country through service in public office. Today, Raphi continues striving toward these same ambitions.
In 2017, Rebucas was elected President of the Reagan Leadership Focus Group in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and was therefore chosen to partake in an experience simulating a day in the life of the President of the United States. Two years later, through the Young Leaders PAC, Rebucas became one of the youngest individuals to have ever founded a political organization in United States History. All the while, Rebucas has been a hard working and dedicated volunteer for a number of high profile political campaigns - from Donald J. Trump's campaign for President in 2016, to key races for California Governor and the State Legislature. Most recently, he was instrumental in George K. Chen's successful bid for the Torrance City Council, walking countless neighborhoods for voter outreach. Chen was sworn-in in July of 2018, become the first Asian-American member of Torrance's City Council in decades.
Rebucas has built a unique reputation of fighting for the issues that matter most to his community. Inside and outside of his school, he has worked tirelessly to go above and beyond - advocating for groundbreaking solutions to the most difficult of challenges. During middle school, he served as Chairman of both the Service Committee and the School Newspaper. In May of 2019, Rebucas was selected to participate in a simulated city council meeting in Torrance, California for Students and Government Day. As the Acting Mayor, Rebucas saw first hand the importance of an effective municipal government.
Among the many awards Raphi has earned, he has received acclamation from many Republican Women Federated Chapters across California. Most recently, Rebucas was awarded the Courageous Conservative Award by the Santa Monica Republican Club, for having the courage to stand up for American conservative principles. He is also a proud recipient of the President's Education Awards Program's recognition for Outstanding Academic Excellence, and a Staff Achievement recognition from Jostens Yearbooks.
Today, Raphael F. Rebucas continues his mission to promote transparency within our government, and sustain a love for civic volunteering with American youth. Rebucas is not only a ardent Catholic, in addition to worship, he enjoys jogging, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends during his free time.