Hidalgo Society celebrates Cinco de Mayo
BRAWLEY —The Hidalgo Society held its annual Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday at its hall on Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
The celebration featured a cornhole tournament, the coronation of the Cinco de Mayo Queen and Junior Princess, and recognition of two honorary Hidalgo members.
Brandy Galvan and Carina Roman were this year’s queen contestants, with Roman ultimately winning the tiara and sash.
Roman, 14, attends Barbara Worth Junior High School. She is the daughter of Susan and Juan Castillo, a sister to Julian Castillo and Isabella, Serena, Anissa, Kaylee and Bella.
Her hobbies and interests include playing basketball, listening to music, helping with student government activities, running, baking, watching TV, socializing, walking her dog and tending to the garden.
Jordynn Tapia and Molly Martinez competed for the title of junior princess, with Martinez winning the title.
Martinez, 7, attends Pine Elementary School in Holtville.
She is the daughter of Joshua and Monica Martinez, and sister to Jason and John Martinez.
Her interests and hobbies include jiu-jitsu, art and folklórico.
Queen and junior princess titles were determined by which contestant sold the most tickets for the event’s raffle. Roman edged Galvan by $22.
Roman and Martinez both received a gift voucher that is good for one use of Hidalgo Hall — a $1,150 value. They also will be awarded scholarships when they graduate high school.
Stanley Walker and Claudia Valadez were presented plaques in recognition of being Hidalgo Society’s 2021 honorary members.