Educational. Motivational. Sensational.

That’s just part of the magic of Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort. For 17 years, this program has fostered the dreams of Black high school-age youth and teens from across the country.

Alyssa

I am 15 years old, currently residing in Afton, Virginia. I am a freshman at Western Albemarle High School. Going to school at Western helps me gain a passion for how the adolescent brain works. After finishing high school, I plan on attending a college that has psychology and childhood studies. I am passionate about writing, music, and jewelry making. My after college goal is to become a counselor and help kids in need. In my free time I love spending time with my foster family. For extra curriculars I play basketball, doing so helps me connect with peers.

Anah

I am 16yr old, currently living in Rockville, MD where I’m a junior at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, MD. I became an award winning filmmaker at the age of 12yrs old and the youngest to receive the inaugural Rising Star award at the Cannes Film Festival by the way of Diversity in Cannes. I’m truly passionate about filmmaking and my goal/dream is to be a filmmaker who creates projects that are relatable to the younger generation such as social and global problems. When I’m not creating films, I enjoy mentoring, volunteering, and theatre.

Athena

I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Flint Hill Upper School in Oakton, VA. At my school, I participate in a range of extracurriculars which include: Model UN, robotics, and musical theater. By participating in these clubs I learn how to express myself through public speaking and learning how to work with others and solve problems. My biggest dream is to be a robotics engineer because I wish to bring a positive impact to my community by helping those in need and building a sustainable future. To achieve my dream I am in the robotics class at my school that teaches students CAD and 3D printing. I hope to take the certification exam so I can apply to engineering internships that can show me the world of innovation. When I’m not at school or in the robotics lab, I can be found crocheting stuffed animals, reading, playing piano and writing short stories.

Ella

I am a sixteen-year-old junior at Prince Edward County High School in Farmville, Virginia. I love to spend my time reading and writing because it gives me the opportunity to see the world in so many different ways. My dream is to work in politics so that my voice will be heard, and so that I can make our country a better, safer place where everyone feels represented in the government. I hope to study political science at Barnard College.

Jameson Booth

My name is Jameson Booth, 18, and I live in Chesapeake, Virginia where I am a senior at Grassfield High School. I’ve been involved in Art Club and as an anchor with the school broadcast news show “G News”, and National Honor Society. Outside of school I am a dedicated volunteer at The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore. My passions include drawing and writing but they extend to animation, video games, and reading. I love all types of art. In the fall of 2024 I plan on attending college to major in African American Studies with a minor in Visual Arts (Painting and Drawing). Being selected for this experience is truly an honor.
Julia Andrews

I am currently a sophomore at St. John’s College High School in Washington DC. My favorite subjects are art, chemistry and math. I also really enjoy drawing and building my sketching skills. Outside of school, I volunteer at the nursery at my church, hang out with my family and friends, and enjoy traveling to new places. When I graduate from high school, I plan to go to college and become an architect. My dream is to build sustainable permanent and transitional housing for low income families using environmentally friendly materials. All families deserve a home that is beautiful and eco friendly.