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Feaster picked for Disney event

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central High School senior Jeffery Feaster, Jr. has been selected as one of 100 youths from across the nation to participate in the 2019 Disney Dreamers Academy featuring Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine.

Feaster

Feaster will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World to participate in an immersive, four-day experience from March 21-24.

According to the program, now in its twelfth year, it is billed as part of Disney’s commitment to helping the next generation of young people at a critical time in their development.

“These students are in for a life-changing experience,” said Tracey D. Powell, Walt Disney World Resort vice president and Disney Dreamers Academy executive champion. “Our goal is to help them see the unlimited possibilities and to inspire them to achieve their full purpose- to become the heroes of their own stories.”

Feaster and the other 100 “Disney Dreamers,” will embark on a journey that takes them throughout the Disney theme parks and behind the scenes of this 40-square-mile vacation destination were they will discover new career opportunities, pursue their dreams and interact with Harvey and other celebrities and motivational speakers.

Additionally, students will participate in immersive career-oriented workshops ranging from animation to zoology.

For more information, visit DisneyDreamersAcademy.com