Ryan Conklin Goes To NACA

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In the middle of February, 2010, Ryan Conklin attended the 2010 National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) convention in Boston. NACA is an organization that brings people at colleges who book campus events together with people who represent artists, lecturers and performers. At the convention, people from the member colleges can meet some of the talent that is available for booking at their schools.

Ryan attended as one of the bookable speakers for the Hope's Voice organization. He is part of the group's "Faces of War" educational lecture series. The lectures are to help young people understand the realities of war from the perspective of one of their peers.

While he was there he met another celebrity who does college engagements, Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding from Saved by the Bell.) On Twitter, Ryan wrote, "I just met Principal Belding and he gave me great advice. I couldn't help from looking over my shoulder, expecting Screech to be around."

Besides working the Hope's Voice booth at the convention, Ryan was able to spend time with JD Ordonez, who was also in town for the convention. And since they were near where Scott Herman lives, they were able to go visit him at his home (see photo above).

Scott is a prolific video producer, and having guests didn't slow him down. While Ryan was there, Scott made a rap video about his views on the NOH8 campaign. Ryan showed up in the background doing a guest appearance as the character "Slo Rida" (below).