On January 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 twenty-five 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 of the Timken Company and Kirsten Stovall of Randolph Community College, 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