John Paul Bruno - Vestavia Hills, Ala.

Major/Minor: Public Relations and Theater (Double Major)

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (2007–2009), National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Everything IZ, Summer Intern (2009); Red Mountain Theatre Company, Facilitator (Summer 2007 & 2008); Iz Too Bakery and Market

Community Service: West Alabama AIDS Outreach

Organization Membership: Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, Golden Key, Alpha Psi Omega, Student Government Association (2007), University of Alabama Theatre and Dance

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John Paul Bruno - Vestavia Hills, Ala.

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