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Central Florida students chosen to attend Disney Dreamers Academy

Central Florida students chosen to attend Disney Dreamers Academy (March 3, 2022) Disney Dreamers Academy alumni Matthew Young (L) and April Breedlove (R) wave as part of a celebratory parade to kick off the 15th annual Disney Dreamers Academy Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 3-6, 2022 is a mentorship event hosted annually by Walt Disney World Resort that fosters the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities. ((Gregg Newton, photographer) )

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some talented Central Florida students have been chosen to attend the Disney Dreamers Academy.

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Ramon Abreu, a junior at Olympia High School, and Roxie Richbourg, a senior at Edgewater High School, were both selected.

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They were selected to be in the group of 100 teens from across the country.

Photos: Central Florida students chosen to attend Disney Dreamers Academy

The academy is a four-day mentoring event created by Disney and hosted at Walt Disney World Resort.

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The program helps young people to identify and pursue their dreams.

Richbourg wants to be an attorney, while Abreu plans to pursue a career in art and luxury brand design.

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