Hannah Jackman

In late May, a group of BYU School of Communications students spent a week in Palmyra, New York, creating content to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Angel Moroni’s visit to Joseph Smith. During their stay, they visited Church history sites, were mentored by professors, and learned how to work together as they each took turns interviewing locals and operating camera equipment. This team has grown together as they’ve made various multimedia projects regarding the Book of Mormon and the Restoration, and as a result, have lived BYU’s mission to “enter to learn, and go forth to serve.”

Kathleen O’Meal is a Palmyra bookstore owner, lifelong Palmyra resident and stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since a young age, she has been challenged and persecuted because of her loyalty to and strong faith in the Church, but has never wavered in what she knows to be true.