TCID Welcomes New Part-time and Intern Ambassadors
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TCID recently began its Summer Intern Ambassador Program for the second year in a row. Pictured, from left: Kevin Hopkins, Tony Rizzo, Emily Riggs, Aaron Bolton.
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Town Center Improvement District (TCID) welcomes new part-time Ambassadors and new Intern Ambassadors who are part of the 2006 Town Center Summer Intern Ambassador program.The internship program was initiated in 2005 and is back for round two this summer, due to the program’s success last year, with four Intern Ambassadors on staff this summer. The interns are scheduled to work alongside year-round Ambassadors during the months of June and July.
Five young adults from the 2005 Intern Ambassador Program have returned this year. Tony Rizzo and Aaron Bolton have resumed their internships, while Catherine Smith, Brittany Kemper and Kathryn Pedigo have returned this year to work part-time. Town Center proudly welcomes two new interns, Emily Riggs and Kevin Hopkins. The new part-timers and Intern Ambassadors come from a number of surrounding high schools and several universities throughout the state.
“A smiling face is the hallmark of a good Ambassador and our Interns generate smiles daily,” Marian Montgomery Leck, the Security Manager at TCID said. “The intern program is a win-win for Town Center and the young men and women chosen. We are fortunate to have such outstanding participants; they bring a fresh perspective to Town Center.”
The Intern Ambassadors are:
- Aaron Bolton currently holds a 4.0 high school GPA and enjoys volunteering with the Key Club, “Zoo Crew” at the Houston Zoo and ORWALL Challenger League, a baseball league for challenged children. His interests include basketball, golf, tennis and theatre. Aaron is expected to graduate from Oak Ridge High School in 2007.
- Kevin Hopkins attends The Woodlands High School with plans of graduating in 2008. He is a proud member of the Air Force Junior ROTC and Boy Scouts of America where he is working towards Eagle Scout.
- Emily Riggs is a College Park High School student projected to graduate in 2008. She volunteers at Memorial Hermann—The Woodlands Hospital, and is a member of the Color Guard.
- Anthony “Tony” Rizzo anticipates graduating from The Woodlands High School next May and currently holds a 4.7 GPA. Tony spends time volunteering with organizations such as the ORWALL Challenger League and his high school Interact Service Club. His interests include baseball, football and being a member of the Mu Alpha Theta math honor society at his high school.
The Ambassador program is well received by businesses, residents and visitors,” said Steve Sumner, Sr., the Vice President of Operations & Public Safety for TCID. “We are delighted to bring back the summer Intern Program for the second year in a row.”
Part-time Ambassadors include:
- Brittany Kemper graduated from The Woodlands High School this past May with a 4.2 GPA and will be attending Southern Methodist University (SMU) this fall. She will focus her studies on advertising and dance with the SMU pom squad. Brittany has spent time volunteering with Key Club, Special Olympics and Junior Achievement. She is also interested in water skiing and painting.
- Amanda Ohm is now studying Mechanical Engineering at Montgomery College with plans of transferring to Texas A&M University. With a current GPA of 3.84, Amanda is the President of the Honors Program at Montgomery College. A few of Amanda’s outside interests include reading and spending time with her daughter Crystal.
- Kathryn Pedigo is a 2004 Conroe High School Graduate attending Texas Tech University with a focus on English. Kathryn has volunteered with Conroe Service Youth League and Women’s Service Organization (TTU). She enjoys reading, political science and forensics.
- Jackie Ringgold graduated from The Woodlands High School this May and looks forward to attending Stephen F. Austin State University where she will focus on pre-physical therapy. She has volunteered with the Humane Society, Quarterback Club and Sports Medicine at The Woodlands High School. Jackie plans to become a sports medicine physical therapist in the future, loves the outdoors and being around people.
- Catherine “Cat” Smith graduated this past May from The Woodlands High School with a 3.99 GPA and plans to study Business Administration at Texas A&M University this fall. Cat has volunteered with National Charity League, the Shattered Lives Program, loves running and was a Diamond Darling for her high school’s varsity baseball team.
“I continually receive compliments for the many services the Ambassadors provide. I am proud of the program and pleased that some of last summer’s interns continued to be part of the program after graduating high school and are now working as part-time employees,” Sumner said.
