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Local Student Wins National Academic Contest
Gabrielle Dennis, who recently won a national academic
contest that is
sponsored by Steve Harvey, Essence Magazine and Walt Disney
World. The contest receives around 10,000 applicants every
year but only one percent are picked to be a part of the
Disney Dreamer's Academy for the year. Gabrielle was one of
100 teens picked.
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Gabrielle Dennis |
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“I am 15 years old and a sophomore at Ohio Virtual Academy
in Toledo, Ohio,” said the newly-selected Disney Dreamer. “I
enjoy learning and feel blessed that I have around a 4.0
GPA. Outside of school, I am in a program called Toledo
Excel, a college scholarship and preparatory program. I also
volunteer as a Zooteen at my local zoo, where I handle
animals, prepare animal diets and educate people about
conservation. My ultimate goal is to become a certified
wildlife biologist. I will someday achieve this dream by
getting a bachelor’s and master's degree in wildlife ecology
and a doctorate in wildlife biology.”
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