Skip Prosser READ Challenge ambassadors are invited to apply for a semester-long internship with the Skip Prosser Literacy Program. Interns work as a team to help coordinate, elevate, and grow the program while exploring their own individual interests such as marketing, school and library collaborations, community partnerships, and language translations. Interns are empowered to grow as student leaders and engage in meaningful community-based service. Interns have been selected for the 2023-2024 school year (see below). A call for applications will go out to the previous year’s ambassadors each spring semester.
2023-2024 Student Interns
Megan Merril
2023-2024 Co-lead
Major: Health and Exercise Science
Minor: Chemistry
“I have found reading to be a huge comfort in my life, and I want to share it with as many people as possible.”
Payton Cahill
2023-2024 Co-lead
Major: History
“Being part of the Skip Prosser Literacy Program made me realize just how big of an impact reading can have on the rest of your life.”
Ryan Marrus
Major: Business and Enterprise Management
Minor: Schools, Education, & Society
“Being a part of this program has not only impacted my life but that of countless 4th graders all across the local community through fostering a love of reading.”
Bo Cummins
Majors: Communication; Elementary Education
“Reading is a way to express a story or event that may change a person’s life, which is exactly what I want to do for my community as part of the Skip Prosser Literacy Program.”
Kevin Dunn
Majors: Politics & International Affairs; Classical Studies
Minor: Communication
“Growing up in Winston-Salem, I saw the impact that Coach Prosser had on the community before and after his death. It’s an absolute honor to be a member of this team and further his legacy.”
Ellie Hartman
Major: Psychology
Minors: Theatre; Schools, Education, & Society
“Learning to read can be stressful, but it is also a skill that brings so much happiness. I hope to show students the good that comes from reading.”
Yan Luo
Major: Undeclared
“Reading always comes with new knowledge and experiences. Let’s dig in and get as much from it as possible!”
Meaghan Mosher
Major: Elementary Education; Psychology
“I am enthusiastic to promote a love for reading and be part of engaged community of readers.”
Abby Riordan
Major: Undeclared
“I am excited to foster meaningful connections with the students I get to meet through this program and share our mutual love for Wake Forest and reading. I can’t wait to talk with the fourth grade students to learn what they are reading and help cultivate their growth.”
Sydney Vermillion
Major: History
Minors: Linguistics; Schools, Education, & Society
“Reading opened my eyes to magical stories and new horizons. I am so honored to be a part of the Skip Prosser Literacy Program and witness children experience the joy of reading.”