On Jan. 25, Randolph EMC hosted the Student LIFT class of 2023 for a live-line demonstration, a facility tour and a discussion on careers in electrical cooperatives. Student Leadership Information For Tomorrow (LIFT) is a program of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. REMC is a primary sponsor of this educational outreach program offering 25 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn more about careers in the area and gain valuable leadership skills.
Line Superintendent Daniel Maness, Journeyman Lineman and Foreman Rodney Haithcock, Linemen Chris Smith and Ryan Kivett, and Apprentice Linemen Hunter Allred and Dakota Smith presented the live-line demonstration in the Operations Support Facility. In addition to describing the hazards of electrical contact, the REMC crew outlined the functions of the mobile substation and instructed students about safety gear that lineworkers must wear. Students also met with GIS Technician Timothy Foster and Staff Engineer Holly Lucas in the Dispatch Center. There they learned about the cutting-edge technology REMC uses to track and repair outages.
This impressive group of students learned about advances in technology, the importance of safety, and the careers available to them at their local cooperative. REMC appreciates the Chamber, and mentors, Baxter Hammer and Kirsten Stovall, for helping to make this a memorable day for these future leaders.
Student LIFT Class of 2022–2023
Liberty Adams, Asheboro High School
Logann Beaver, Eastern Randolph High School
Hannah Charles, Asheboro Hybrid Academy
Maci Columbia, Asheboro High School
Lacey Cozart, Randleman High School
Hailey Cranford, Uwharrie Ridge
Jaydon DeNamur, Uwharrie Charter Academy
Emma Dobbins, Asheboro High School
Sydney Duggins, Uwharrie Charter Academy
Jacob Gainey, Southwestern Randolph High School
Lucy Griffin, Southwestern Randolph High School
Sydney Hall, Wheatmore High School
Casey Joura, Uwharrie Charter Academy
Isabella McNamee, Southwestern Randolph High School
Benjamin Owen IV, Uwharrie Charter Academy
Owen Peele, Southwestern Randolph High School
Josie Perdue, Southwestern Randolph High School
Emilee Shackelford, Asheboro High School
Aaron Smith, Uwharrie Charter Academy
Tanush Sriram, Asheboro High School
Leah Waisner, Southwestern Randolph High School
Olivia Walker, Randolph Early College High School
Kenly Whitaker, Eastern Randolph High School
Kaleigh Wilson, Eastern Randolph High School
Leah Zielenski, Asheboro High School
