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100 Dreamers are living their dreams at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort!

These 100 Dreamers were selected by Steve Harvey and his panel of judges to participate in the first ever Disney’s Dreamers Academy taking place this Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend at the Walt Disney World® Resort. They were nominated and endorsed by friends, parents, guardians, church members, people who can recognize extra special qualities and the power to dream when they see it. Stay with them as we continue to update their experiences, inspirations and observations throughout their stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort with Steve Harvey during The Year of a Million Dreams celebration.

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The following students have been selected to participate* in Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey:

starSharran A. – Laurelton, NY
starJacquelyn A. – Fontana, CA
starXavier B. – Greensboro, NC
starJasmine B. – Milwaukee, WI
starQuinterrence B. – Macon, GA
starTiffany B. – Orlando, FL
starFalesse B. – Fayetteville, NC
starBrittany B. – Dunnellon, FL
starChristopher B. – Stone Mountain, GA
starJesse B. – New Orleans, LA
starMalcom B. – Newark, NJ
starDemarcus B. – Gilliam, LA
starSteven B. – Columbia, SC
starChristopher B. – Suitland, MD
starArcacia B. – Phenix City, AL
starMisunique B. – Avandale, LA
starBryan B. – Newark, NJ
starTevyn C. – Maybee, MI
starEbony C. – Miami, FL
starBrandon C. – Birmingham, AL
starOmari C. – Inkster, MI
starRahjae C. – Bear, DE
starReginald C. – Greenbelt, MD
starMonique D. – Annapolis, MD
starPaulita E. – Gates, TN
starBerchell E. – Brooklyn, NY
starJason E. – Deerfield Beach, FL
starMarie F. – Miami, FL
starAngel F. – Sherwood, AR
starChristy F. – North, VA
starAriel G. – Pontiac, MI
starQuiamony G. – Norfolk, VA
starMitchell G. – Baltimore, MD

starJalen G. – Richmond, VA
starJohnte G. – Lithonia, GA
starZachary G. – Clinton, MD
starRian G. – New York, NY
starDeonte H. – Covina, CA
starLatia H. – Winston-Salem, NC
starRussell H. – Inglewood, CA
starJordan H. – Randallstown, MD
starEric H. – Chester, SC
starBrittany H. – Summerville, SC
starAndrew H. – Philadelphia, PA
starAnjanetta H. – St. Petersburg, FL
starBritne H. – New Castle, DE
starCameron J. – Frederick, MD
starLaToya J. – Compton, CA
starRonnie J. – Frederick, MD
starTommie J. – Glassboro, NJ
starAtiya L. – York, SC
starBranden L. – New Smyrna Beach, FL
starKendra L. – New Orleans, LA
starEboni M. – Trenton, NJ
starRonald M. – Kansas City, MO
starEarl M. – New York, NY
starMaurice M. – Philadelphia, PA
starBrian M. – Kansas City, MO
starDominique N. – Charlotte, NC
starNevasha N. – Bowie, MD
starManuel O. – Jacksonville, FL
starBrittany O. – Clinton Township, MI
starLavelle P. – Homestead, FL
starJeanessa P. – Compton, CA
starJoshua P. – Atlanta, GA
starKamila P. – Detroit, MI
starMalcolm R. – Fort Bragg, NC

starErin R. – Tampa, FL
starJason R. – Charlotte, NC
starEric R. – Cobbs Creek, VA
starEriberto R. – West Chester, PA
starLavonde R. – Charlotte, NC
starBrandon R. – Newark, DE
starBret S. – Baltimore, MD
starKenneth S. – Wichita, KS
starMarcinis S. – Davenport, FL
starKelsie S. – Los Angeles, CA
starShaquinzela S. – Macon, GA
starRonald S. – Columbia, SC
starJared S. – Upper Marlboro, MD
starGabrielle S. – Winston-Salem, NC
starJoseph S. – Norfolk, VA
starStephanie S. – Philadelphia, PA
starGeedanie S. – N. Miami Beach, FL
starCarlos T. – Baltimore, MD
starAshley T. – N. Little Rock, AR
starPatricia T. – Upper Darby, PA
starKendrick T. – Lancaster, SC
starEdward T. – Trenton, NJ
starNadine V. – Milwaukee, WI
starOnassis V. – Miami, FL
starSharnice W. – Washington, DC
starJacQuez W. – Chicago, IL
starLacoya W. – Bradenton, FL
starDevin W. – Detroit, MI
starKayla W. – Silver Spring, MD
starEricka W. – Tyler, TX
starTroy W. – Tampa, FL
starIrvin W. – Orlando, FL
starJahbari W. – Trenton, NJ

*Participation is subject to verification and return of the required documentation.

Sharran A.

SHARRAN A.
Freedom Academy High School
Laurelton, NY

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
To me a dream is something that at the time seems out of reach but in time can be reached.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My grandfather would have to be the biggest inspiration in my life because he taught me how to be the young man I am today and taught me most of my skills.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy

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Jacquelyn A.

JACQUELYN A.
Etiwanda High School
Fontana, CA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who thinks the impossible and makes it happen.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom has been my inspiration. She taught me to never give up, always follow through and do everything in excellence.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tigger

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Xavier B.

XAVIER B.
James Benson Dudley High School
Greensboro, NC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
To me a dream is a synonym of having a goal. A dreamer is someone with a goal who will work hard to achieve his or her dream/goal.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
The person who has inspired me most has been my grandfather Sam Middleton Jr. (deceased). My grandfather could not read or write, yet in his 71 years of life always had a job and raised my mom and her 2 brothers alone. His work ethic was passed on to my mom and she is now passing the ethics to me and my brother. Most of all they agreed education is key.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Beast (From Beauty and The Beast)

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Jasmine B.

JASMINE B.
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Milwaukee, WI

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something that is thought about or wished that can come true if you believe.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom. She works full-time and goes to school for nursing at night and makes sure I stay healthy.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Quinterrence B.

QUINTERRENCE B.
Northwest High School
Macon, GA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
In my words a dreamer is a person who looks beyond their personal issues and current problems and sees that the future is brighter than their issues and problems. I also feel that a dream is a person who won’t let anything stand in their way.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mother is currently my inspiration. Once my mother lost her job I saw her struggle with going to school and working. My mother inspires me because she is still reaching for her childhood dream of becoming a schoolteacher. She continues to strive regardless of the obstacles that come in her way.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Zenon – from The Disney Channel Original Movie Zenon Girl of the 21st Century. I chose Zenon because she was always ready to explore new things and solve problems.

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Tiffany B.

TIFFANY B.
Ocoee High School
Orlando, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is an emotion that sometimes cannot be expressed when not sleeping. It can be a fantasy or a hope, maybe even anything that is extremely beautiful, fine or even pleasant.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
One person that has inspired me and my life is my mother. The reason she inspires me so much is because she sometimes sees things in me that I don’t see and she is always 100% honest when it comes to me and I appreciate that so much.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Cinderella

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Falesse B.

FALESSE B.
E.E. Smith High School
Fayetteville, NC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone who follows their dreams and lets no one deter them. They see the end and always plan to reach it.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My sister, Mia, because I have seen the way she has changed her life and how she wants me to be successful.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy

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Brittany B.

BRITTANY B.
Crystal River High School
Dunnellon, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something you hope for, but don’t really expect it to happen.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My grandmother, she has passed on, but she had a very hard life and through that she smiled and showed me how to pick the better things of life to focus on.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Chip and Dale

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Christopher B.

CHRISTOPHER B.
Miller Grove High School
Stone Mountain, GA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream manifested in the mind is the awesome embryo of extraordinary works yet to come. It is the hope and prayer of the inner conscience for a better tomorrow.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom. Her struggle, her perseverance, and her support has always given me strength. My mom always stressed the importance of an education. She used to drive 80 miles a day to an upscale suburban elementary school, because she knew the effect that school would have on me. My mom used to tell me that a good education is a building process and in order to stand strong you must have a good strong foundation. She inspires me to never settle for less than I am and to let no obstacles stand in the way of my dreams.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse: he is the first original character created by Walt Disney and was the inspiration and spark that fueled the creation of future Disney characters.

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Jesse B.

JESSE B.
Pierre A. Capdau Early College High School
New Orleans, LA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
To me a dream is something you are going to do in life because your mind is on it yet has not come to a realization; and a dreamer is someone’s desire locked up in their mind, incomplete hopes, but one day will become real, not just imaginable.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
I would have to pick my deceased cousin Kris. He put in my mind that I can do anything or get anything I want if I just put my mind to it everyday and strongly believe in me, myself, and I.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Pete: because he is the big guy, he may look evil but he has a soft spot for his kids.

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Malcolm B.

MALCOLM B.
Union Catholic Regional High School
Newark, NJ

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something you strive for to make a reality in your life.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mother because she has always supported me in whatever I want to do.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
I have a few: Hercules, Jasmine, Donald Duck, Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

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Demarcus B.

DEMARCUS B.
North Caddo High
Gilliam, LA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something that you set your mind to and something that you want to accomplish in life so you call that a dream because that is what you have your mind on.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My dad and I’m inspired by him because I’ve never seen or heard about him giving up on anything and he taught me the same thing.

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Steven B.

STEVEN B.
WJ Keenan High
Columbia, SC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
Dreamer: a dreamer maps his course to succeed and not just get caught up in dreaming.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom because she always strives to succeed at home and work.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Donald Duck

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Christopher B.

CHRISTOPHER B.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Sr. High
Suitland, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
I think a dream is something that is made up in your mind. A dream could be the craziest thing because it has no limitations. But if you believe in it, it could always come true.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
I would have to say Martin Luther King Jr. is my role model. He has inspired me to go after what I believe in, just like how he believed that the blacks should get some respect and be treated the way whites were treated.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tarzan

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Arcacia B.

ARCACIA B.
Central High
Phenix City, AL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone that sees themselves beyond their present state and whatever they may be in. They see the impossible and dare to reach for it.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My father: he showed me to always reach for the sky and never to let anyone tell me that what I want in life is impossible to receive.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tigger

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Misunique B.

MISUNIQUE B.
L.W. Higgins High School
Avondale, LA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something that you fight for; something that you work your whole life to accomplish. A dream is love, patience, hope, belief. A life without it your just walking around dead. I have a dream.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My sister has been an inspiration in my life. She was a teen mother and when our mother died she took me in at the age of two years old. At eighteen, my sister had to raise me and her daughter. She went from welfare to work. She has a great job. She is the first one in the family to own her own home.

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Bryan B.

BRYAN B.
Barringer High School
Newark, NJ

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone who wants to do something but it never happened.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mother is a role model in my life because she inspired me to keep my head up and do what is necessary to succeed in life.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Pluto

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Tevyn C.

TEVYN C.
Milan High School
Maybee, MI

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who talks about how life could be better but uses no effort to make it better.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My inspiration or role model in my life is Mr. Hill Harper. Hill Harper has had many achievements. He was the magna cum laude of Brown University, valedictorian of Harvard Law, activist, author and an actor.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Ratatouille

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Ebony C.

EBONY C.
Everglades High School
Miami, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person that dreams a lot. A dreamer is a positive person.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom. She had a rough childhood. Some of her mistakes I try to prevent. I’m proud of her because she’s going to an office of the law.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tinkerbell

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Brandon C.

BRANDON C.
Wenonah High School
Birmingham, AL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone who puts all of their goals into a picture to see what they really want and then proceeds to make their dreams come true.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
One person that has inspired me is my tutor/mentor/father, Dadron A. Ham. He has inspired me to push myself and try to succeed at anything that I do.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Omari C.

OMARI C.
John Glenn High School
Inkster, MI

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something that you would love to do but nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream. That’s why we have to make it come true.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
It would be my Mom because she helped me start my business. She is my role model. She is a good influence in my life.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse.

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Rahjae C.

RAHJAE C.
Christiana High School
Bear, DE

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
Something that is in reach but is hard to get. Something that you want to look back and say I did that.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My grandmother because she never gave up on something or someone and always worked hard.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Donald Duck

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Reginald C.

REGINALD C.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Greenbelt, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream to me is a goal that can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom has been my inspiration all of my life. She has inspired me to be strong in school and to have faith in the Lord

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Monique D.

MONIQUE D.
Annapolis High School
Annapolis, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A person that wants to achieve his/her goals and won’t give up until they do.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My Pop-Pop (grandfather) because he always told me to do the right thing and non-violence. He gave me a spiritual influence and family values.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Winnie the Pooh

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Paulita E.

PAULITA E.
Hall High School
Gates, TN

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone always thinking of the impossible. Someone who is well in touch with reality but doesn’t dwell on it because in your dreams you can conquer all. Someone who doesn’t worry about disappointments because of the pursued dream.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
It would have to be my guardian, because she reminds me so much of Job. My mom lost our house and our car all in a year’s time. We didn’t know where to go or who to turn to but she was so strong. Not once did she curse God, but praised His name.

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Berchell E.

BERCHELL E.
Christ Church School
Brooklyn, NY

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something that pushes you forward in life; something that you work towards. I want people to want to live in the way that I did.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
I have had many inspirations during my life, but I would have to say that my mother is one of my biggest inspirations and role models. She takes care of all of her responsibilities including her children; but she also goes beyond her responsibilities and goes out of the box and does extra. She is an over achiever.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Jason E.

JASON E.
Deerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is a thought that you hope to fulfill in the future.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My inspiration in life is my current guardian, Jane, and she has inspired me by going to church.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Nemo

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Marie F.

MARIE F.
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Miami, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is the first step into action; it is a beginning that will bring forth a change. The dreamer is someone who knows what they want. They do not only dream but make their dream a reality.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mother has been my greatest inspiration; she has shown and taught me so much about life; and I continue to learn from her on a daily basis.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Princess Belle

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Angel F.

ANGEL F.
North Pulski High
Sherwood, AR

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
Dream: A wish or goal that a person has set up for themselves in hopes of accomplishing it one day.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
I would have to say my mother. She is such a strong African-American woman that has been through so much in her life. She didn’t get a college education, and even though she has done just fine without one and has had no problem getting a job, she still pushes both me and my brother to get our education.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tigger

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Christy F.

CHRISTY F.
Middlesex High School
North, VA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something you wish could happen but never really expect it to happen but you spend your life trying to make it happen.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
I would have to say my Aunt Fredi Epps Jackson because she was always there when I couldn’t turn to my parents and she has inspired me not to take the wrong life and pushed me to go to college.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Donald Duck

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Ariel G.

ARIEL G.
Pontiac Central High
Pontiac, MI

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
I think a dream is a goal that sometimes seems out of reach. It is what people are always chasing. I feel by working hard and with determination, it can be achieved and enjoyed by the dreamer.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My grandmothers have been an inspiration in my life because they have set good examples before me.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
The Little Mermaid

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Quiamony G.

QUIAMONY G.
Norview High School
Norfolk, VA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is a desire to achieve opportunities for happiness. A person who puts the dream into action.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My parents have been my biggest role models. They believe in me even when I do not believe in myself. My father shows me how to have fun. My mother teaches me how to be resilient and encourages me to do my very best.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy

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Mitchell G.

MITCHELL G.
Renaissance Academy
Baltimore, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person with a goal that he/she wants to achieve. Everyone could be a dreamer but your dream will be determined by your energy and determination to succeed.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
The one person that has been a role model to me is J. Wyndall Gordon and Martin Luther King Jr. These men have helped me become the person that I am today.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy and Donald Duck

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Jalen G.

JALEN G.
Huguenot High School
Richmond, VA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who often thinks about major goals that they want to accomplish in life.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My role model would have to be my brother. He proved that he could be one of the best when other people thought different. He now starts as a freshman in college playing basketball on a full scholarship; I want to be just like him.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy

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Johnte G.

JOHNTE G.
New Birth Christian Academy
Lithonia, GA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who does not let reality define them or hold them back.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
Mr. Marcus Hughes has been a role model, inspiration and father figure. He has inspired me to never let things stand in my way and that I can do anything I put my mind to.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Zachary G.

ZACHARY G.
Surrattsville High School
Clinton, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
To me a dreamer is a person who thinks about what he wants for the future constantly, and finds ways to make them happen.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My father was my role model. He is deceased, but he had a great impact on my life. My father was a foster child, went to jail for rape. He was the first man in DC to get DNA testing and was freed and he pushed and pushed until he moved his family out of poverty. He and my mom became foster parents; my mom is still doing it now. Through all of my dad’s troubles, he stayed positive, never angry up until the day he passed. He taught me to keep trying no matter what.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy

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Rian G.

RIAN G.
Humanities High School
New York, NY

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is what represents the infinite fantasies of what you want in life.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Sora (from Kingdom Hearts)

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Deonte H.

DEONTE H.
Northview High School
Covina, CA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something that is portrayed by one wishing or wanting to seek or reach something.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
The Presidential Candidate, Mr. Obama. He showed me that at any given time things can be changed. Who would have ever thought a strong black man would step up and have the courage to run for the 2008 presidential position. Maybe in the future, but not this early. More power to him.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Latia H.

LATIA H.
Carver High School
Winston-Salem, NC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
I believe a dream is a vision in the mind that no one can take away from you. A dream is also a deep thought that you might get when you have an idea that you may feel will never be granted.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
One person who has been my inspiration and role model in my life is my mother. She’s inspired me to always keep my head up and always strive for the best and never let anything or anyone bring me down physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually as long as what I am doing is for myself.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Minnie Mouse

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Russell H.

RUSSELL H.
Morningside High School
Inglewood, CA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who holds big hopes for the future and fights to make them come true. Their vision is their plan to carry out their goals.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mother inspires me greatly because she has always been there for me.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Pluto

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Jordan H.

JORDAN H.
Towson Catholic High School
Randallstown, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
I think a dreamer is someone who sets high goals for themselves and never lets anyone discourage them from achieving their goals. A real dreamer reaches for the stars but doesn’t let obstacles get in their way. If they cannot move the obstacle, then a great dreamer will go around it and keep moving forward. I think you have to have great determination to be a dreamer.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom. She is a busy person because she works, volunteers at church and takes care of me and dad and my two cousins. She helped my cousins get into college when their parents couldn’t. She makes the biggest sacrifices and has a real concern for others but she always puts her family first. She teaches me about things that others fail to see like injustice in the world and the value of an education. She always has faith in me even when I don’t have faith in myself. She inspires me to be and to do better.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Eric H.

ERIC H.
Chester Senior High
Chester, SC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream to me is a positive vision that I long to come true to benefit my future and the future of my family.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My aunt, Eloise McCree. She pushed me hard to be the best that I can be. She tells me all the time how much she loves me and to always strive to do my best. She always tells me to do my best and God will do the rest.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Donald Duck

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Brittany H.

BRITTANY H.
Summerville High School
Summerville, SC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person that never gives up on what she wants to do, no matter how difficult the path is to that dream.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
Oprah, even though she grew up rough, she never let that stop her. Now look where she is. That lets me know that no matter how big an obstacle is, I can do anything.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tigger

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Andrew H.

ANDREW H.
Constitution High School
Philadelphia, PA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is a vision that is not impossible to be a reality but is not simply accomplished.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
Unlike most kids I don’t have one person to look up to. Fortunately I have multiple people to help direct my life, such as my pastor who teaches me the benefits of faith and my English teacher who tells me to always stand out and desire.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Aladdin

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Anjanetta H.

ANJANETTA H.
Boca Ciega High School
St. Petersburg, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
Something that you want to accomplish.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My aunt because she teaches me to do the right things and stay in school and get good grades.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Hannah Montana

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Britne H.

BRITNE H.
Pencader Charter High School
New Castle, DE

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is anything that someone wishes to achieve or hope to do, by trying. A dream my or may not happen overnight but requires focus. A dreamer is someone that is willing to work through the obstacles and will not let negativity get in the way of achieving their dream.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom would be my perfect role model because she went through so much to make sure that I would never have to leave her and making sure that I have a good life and not on the streets homeless.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mulan

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Cameron J.

CAMERON J.
Frederick Senior High School
Frederick, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is a goal or a vision that you see you want to accomplish; something to strive to achieve.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My godmother has been my inspiration. She has always wanted the best for me. She was always there to help and encourage me to be the best that I could be. She recently passed which was a tremendous loss.

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LaToya J.

LATOYA J.
Dominguez High School
Compton, CA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something you set your sight/mind on doing, hoping to accomplish your goal. A dreamer is someone who takes that dream, makes a reality out of it by taking every opportunity given you so you can achieve your goals.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mommy Yolanda is my role model because she’s a very strong black female who inspired me deeply learning about her bad life and struggle at the hands of others. She’s kept my brother Gregory and I very grounded and told us to always do our best and not let any obstacles stand in our way. I’m most proud of my mommy because she has not repeated the cycle of child abuse and molestations, nor has she used drugs and alcohol for any excuses to hide behind them.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Winnie The Pooh

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Ronnie J.

RONNIE J.
Governor Johnson High School
Frederick, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who has an imagination that is limitless. They are inspired by many positive things that are based on their true passion; passion that comes from a dream, which is what a dreamer does.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My father, to this day, is an inspiration in my life because he drives me forward to follow my dreams because of his high standards of me.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Donald Duck

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Tommie J.

TOMMIE J.
Glassboro High School
Glassboro, NJ

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A strong hope or vision that seems impossible.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom. She teaches me, encourages me not to quit and raises me in a Christian home.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Rafiki (from The Lion King)

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Atiya L.

ATIYA L.
Clover High School
York, SC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is the rush of an idea. Something stronger than a thought, but an aspiration you are willing to do anything to achieve. An aspiration that would satisfy your most prized desires. A dreamer is a person who is strong enough and determined enough to follow it through all the obstacles pulling them back.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
One of my role models in my life is my mother. She is proof to me that when you try hard in something you want to pursue, you can achieve many things you couldn’t even imagine yourself doing sometimes. She has worked her way from the bottom to the top with so many obstacles, and I admire that effort she has to succeed.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Dory (From Finding Nemo)

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Branden L.

BRANDEN L.
New Smyrna Beach High School
New Smyrna Beach, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream to me is a life goal. A dreamer is a person who tries to attain and live that goal.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom is my role model. She has inspired me by raising me on her own. She has always worked hard to support me and has always been there for me even when I didn’t realize it.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Hercules

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Kendra L.

KENDRA L.
Xavier University Preparatory High School
New Orleans, LA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is one that sets goals and reach them. A dreamer will have a drive to prevail through life troubles.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
Lucinda Coco is my great aunt that passed this week. She was 85. She taught me the importance of education and of God. She taught me to always put God first.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Minnie Mouse

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Eboni M.

EBONI M.
Trenton Central High School
Trenton, NJ

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone who aspires to accomplish a goal that they have set for themselves in order to better the lives of themselves and those around them.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My older cousin Nakia has been a huge inspiration and role model in my life. After high school she went to attend the University of Maryland and then graduated from Harvard Law School. She now holds the title of Assistant City Attorney. She is very smart and has done so much and still has more that she wants to do.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy

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Ronald M.

RONALD M.
Center Alternative School
Kansas City, MO

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something you look forward to.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My friend Kenny Buckner because he helps me to do the right things in life. He is also my youth minister.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Donald Duck

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Earl M.

EARL M.
Wadleigh High School of Performing Arts
New York, NY

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who picks something they wish to accomplish and dream it, see it, feel it, pray on it, ask for it and look forward to it.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My Grandmother. Even though she is no longer with us, she always showed me that whatever you go through you should never give up. She also introduced me to church when I was very young.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
MIckey Mouse

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Maurice M.

MAURICE M.
E. S. Miller High School
Philadelphis, PA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something that you dream when you are sleeping good. A dreamer is a wish or fantasy they you hope will come true.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mother has inspired me throughout my life. She tries her best to raise me and my two brothers. She has been through a lot in her life. She has had a lot of surgeries but, through God we have been alright.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Brian M.

BRIAN M.
Park Hill South High School
Kansas City, MO

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
To me a dream is a goal or wish. Like wanting to meet your favorite actor, singer, or to be owner of your own company.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom inspires me to work harder and better, to achieve more and let nothing get in my way.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy

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Dominique N.

DOMINIQUE N.
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
Charlotte, NC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who believes they can achieve anything they put their mind to.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My parents, because after all they’ve been through they still support and push me to be the best me I can be.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tigger

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Nevasha N.

NEVASHA N.
Central High School
Bowie, MD

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who has an idea or a vision and want that reality to come true.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mother is my role model. My mother has inspired me to be the best at what I do. She is involved in all steps of my life. She is constantly involved in my education, activities and always encouraging me. She is a very hard worker.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Minnie Mouse and Peter Pan

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Manuel O.

MANUEL O.
A. Philip Randolph
Jacksonville, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone who imagines that he can do anything or become anyone he wants to be.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
A major inspiration in my life is my grandpa Jeffrey Hines. He went to college and finished and bought a house and he has the money to get whatever he wants.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse

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Brittany O.

BRITTANY O.
Clintondale High School
Clinton Township, MI

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something I think about often and hope will come true.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mom. She helps me when I need help; she is a positive influence and she is encouraging.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Eeyore

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Lavelle P.

LAVELLE P.
Home Educated
Tolleson, AZ

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
Dream: one's passion, life goal

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
Chris Brown - I plan to exceed him in dancing very soon, he inspires me to work harder.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Mickey Mouse - he's a classic.

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Jeanessa P.

JEANESSA P.
New Roads Preparatory School
Compton, CA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is a goal or something that you truly want. A dreamer is someone who thinks of the goal, but can either pursue it or just allow it to stay a dream/idea in his or her head. I’m a dreamer, a believer, conceiver, creator, a doer, and more important, a realizer, someone intent on making dreams a reality. Thank you Steve Harvey and Disney World, for helping me along in my journey and quest.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
The biggest inspiration and role model in my life is my mom. I have witnessed my mother go through some of the worst situations and turn them around. I have heard stories of all the people she has helped and all the lives she has saved. I have met many amazing women such as Mae Jameson (first black astronaut), and the recently deceased congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald (rest-in-peace), but to me, none of these women are like my mother. I truly believe mom is a walking angel who affects any and everyone she comes into contact with.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Winnie The Pooh

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Joshua P.

JOSHUA P.
D.M. Therrell High School
Atlanta, GA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone that has the desire to obtain something they wish.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has had a major inspiration on my life because of the wisdom and his profound character. He has made the world a better place today as we know it.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Donald Duck

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Kamila P.

KAMILA P.
Arts Academy in the Woods
Detroit, MI

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is a hopeful, nostalgic or longing thought that everyone has. A dreamer can be a hopeful or optimistic person.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My mother has inspired me ever since I was a child. She has exhibited a lifestyle and mind frame of excellence. At the end of the day, she’s the only person I can depend on.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tigger

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Malcolm R.

MALCOLM R.
Massey Hill Classical High School
Fort Bragg, NC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is something that can change the world for the better. Something you hope to accomplish or even see someone else accomplish.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My role model would have to be Ghandi. Why? Because he stood by his beliefs and let no one stop him from doing what he needed to get done and he made a difference peacefully.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Buzz Lightyear

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Erin R.

ERIN R.
King High School
Tampa, FL

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dream is a goal to be accomplished.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My grandmother, Kathleen Swain, inspired me to be the best young lady I could be.

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tigger

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Jason R.

JASON R.
Victory Christian Center School
Charlotte, NC

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is a person who not only looks at the now but looks and sees themselves in the future. A dreamer is one who has a picture of what he wants to become or do. He then uses that picture to create a plan and set goals to make that picture his reality. The Bible says in Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision the people perish…”, so it is crucial for one to dream.

Who is a role model in your life and how have they inspired you?
My main inspiration and role model in life would have to be Miss Carol McCullough. Miss McCullough is my English teacher. She has inspired me on so many levels in and out of class. In class she encourages us to always strive for your goals, never get side tracked or allow someone to get between you and your goal. She is also a very influential person to me because she believes that her students can be whoever and whatever they want to be in life. She often tells us, “Never let somebody tell you, you cannot do what you want to do” and “Never feel inferior to anyone.”

Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Goofy

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Eric R.

ERIC R.
Mathews High School
Cobbs Creek, VA

DREAMER PROFILE

In your own words, what is a dream/dreamer?
A dreamer is someone that has a vision or goal that they want to accomplish.

Who is a role m