(AL.COM) The dozen Alabama A&M University students participating in the “Huntsville 2 Hollywood” project have raised $20,000 so far, but they need $10,000 more to pay for their eight rooms, uniforms, IDs, and meals.
And they need it by Dec. 15.
Leon Burnette, organizer of the initiative, says they’ve raised funds by speaking at churches and local garden clubs, as well as through Burritt on the Mountain, Lowe Mill, and private donations.
“The students are very excited,” Burnette said. “The 12 plane tickets have been paid for, the video equipment has been bought, and the ground transportation has been set.”
The communications arts students have been invited to film and document the making of the 2015 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl game. This honor marks the first time students from any college have been allowed behind-the-scenes for such a project during the New Year’s Day tradition.
