Meet the 2013 - 2014 Champions
The Disney Dreamers Academy Champions were selected among our 600 alumni participants to serve as program ambassadors. These 5 gifted young people have become national spokespersons and guest contributors to Disney Dreamers Academy social media, helping to inspire future Dreamers. Meet our Champions at the next Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Avery D.
Avery graduated in 2011 from the Disney Dreamers Academy.
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Avery Davis is a sophomore at Valparaiso University double-majoring in Music and Chinese. He plans on pursuing a Master's Degree in Educational Studies and desires to teach English as a second language to Chinese students. Avery is a member of the Traditional Chinese Orchestra and is also a volunteer music instructor. He is a gifted photographer with his work being shown in his campus newspaper and Integrated Marketing Department.
Brenaea F.
Branaea is 19 years old and was born and raised in New Jersey.
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Brenaea Fairchild is a sophomore at Princeton University majoring in Spanish with a minor in French. She is also pursuing a certificate in translation and her teacher certification. She wants to transform America's education system by establishing a network of schools. Brenaea is a member of Princeton's Gospel Ensemble, and an administrator/choreographer for Dancing to Christ's Beat. She co-founded Sisterhood, a club dedicated to service.
Ebony J.
Ebony is an alumni of the Disney Dreamers Academy class of 2010.
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Ebony Johnson is a senior at East Carolina University majoring in Hospitality Management with a minor in Business Administration. She has been running her own business, Ebby-Cakes, since the age of 15 as a baker and cake decorator. She also plans to manage her own food service establishment after graduation. Ebony has been featured in Sister2Sister magazine, on the Steve Harvey Morning Show, and in her local newspaper.
Michael B.
Michael is a 19 year old from Florida.
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Michael Balcom is a sophomore at Florida Gulf Coast University majoring in Economics with a minor in Theatre. He made the Dean's list as a freshman and plans to attend Harvard Law School after graduation. Michael received President Obama's Volunteer Service Award and is an Eagle Scout. He is a natural performer and his talents include acting, coaching, gymnastics, juggling, cheerleading, comedy hypnosis, and playing the saxophone.
Taylor C.
Taylor is a gold medalist for the NAACP-ACTSO competition, vocalist and performer who seeks to motivate others.
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Taylor Carter is a sophomore at Indiana University Northwest with plans to major in Vocal Performance at Ball State School of Music. She aspires to be a professional entertainer on Broadway and beyond. Taylor has played roles in Phantom of the Opera as "Christine Daee" and as "Fantine" in Les Miserables. She is a gold medalist for the NAACP-ACTSO competition and wishes to start a performing arts camp to inspire and motivate others.
