June 1999
Florida youth and their parents enjoyed a day of exciting activities at the University of Florida Summer Journalism Visitation Program. UF President welcomed 60 participants.  

Events included a panel discussion with career professionals, writing and broadcasting labs and the inaugural Role Models Today Online Magazine web site presentation. A highlight was the "mock press conference" with Carmen Hope, Magic 101.3 media consultant and air talent, Leneva Morgan, Ocala Star-Banner feature writer, and Brad Rogers, Ocala Star-Banner managing editor. Students and parents talked informally with special guests, and students received certificates of participation. 

The visitation was sponsored by Role Models Foundation, The Knight Center at the College of Journalism and Communications, the Ocala Star-Banner, and Alachua/Bradford Education-to-Careers.  RMT youth panel members and parents attended newspaper planning sessions the following morning.

Former UF President John Lombardi with participant

Group of students

Students leaving at the end of the day

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