Twin Valley High School’s Intern of the Month for October is Kelly Loughery, who is interning with the school’s Raider Runway program.
This program entails seeking out old or unused dresses and offering them for free rental to students who do not wish to purchase their own for events such as prom or homecoming. In the program, Loughery loves “mixing the things [she] loves: business and fashion.” She also enjoys its in-school component as it allows her to easily get there and work very closely with her mentors.
When asked about Loughery’s performance in her internship, Raider Runway advisor Mrs. Jennifer Dawson said, “Kelly has been instrumental in continuing and expanding the Raider Runway program this year… Her enthusiasm and positive attitude make her a joy to work with.”
Loughery’s internship experience has taught her much about herself as well as teaching her important “management and marketing skills” that have nuanced her career choices. Her experience also taught her firsthand the importance of “communication, marketing skills and… fashion sense” when updating the dress selection and ensuring interested students are in the know about the changes.
Loughery believes wholeheartedly that “when other people see your attitude and excitement, they’ll see how much something means to you and… it will be more enjoyable that way.”
Clearly, Kelly Loughery created quite a stir when she began interning for Raider Runway, and her presence has only assisted the organization. Perhaps more importantly, this experience allowed Loughery to gain 21st century skills that will nuance her career choices and affect her decisions later in life. She plans to pursue business and marketing in college.
For more information about Twin Valley’s Internship Program, please contact Angela Morgan at amorgan@tvsd.org.
