The Academy Student Ambassador Program recruits, trains, and supports students who represent their various Academies.  Ambassadors practice and improve their leadership skills through monthly training and networking with business partners.  As leaders of their Academy, Ambassadors provide a student voice to support the growth and improvement of their Academy.  Each career Academy has ambassadors from various grade levels.  

Duties:

• Attend Ambassador orientation (summer) and bi-weekly leadership training
• Conduct visitor tours for the Academies of Tates Creek
• Attend school and district events 
• Serve as hosts for open house and ceremony events  
• Recruit freshman students for their respective Academies 
• Attend Academy SLC and Advisory meetings to add student perspectives

Opportunities:

• Practice and improve their leadership and networking skills
• Engage with the Lexington community and business partners
• Advocate on behalf of their fellow students
• Add a significant experience and skill set to their resumes

Eligibility:

• Be a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader
• Maintain good academic standing
• Maintain regular school attendance, with minimal tardies; students should not be truant
• Positively represent TCHS and their Academy; students should not have behavior referrals
• Have a desire to highlight and improve their communication and leadership skills
• Be committed to attending some after school events, as requested
• Submit a complete application to the Academy Coach
• Participate in an interview for the ambassador program

Uniform:  

• Navy Blazer (Provided by school)
• Maroon Tie/Scarf (Provided by school)  
• Khaki pants or skirt
• White shirt/blouse 
• Dress shoes 

Training:  

• New Ambassadors will be required to attend a summer training (one day)
• All Ambassadors will be trained bi-weekly on leadership skills and events
• Components of training:  https://goo.gl/wb6XVn

Video:

• Ambassadors (TN): https://goo.gl/DdLkZt
• Ambassador Flyer

Application Process:

• Students must complete an application, submit three recommendations, and participate in an interview.
• Ambassadors will be selected by a committee of Academy members.  

How to apply:

• Complete an application:  Ambassador Application
  • Due April 23rd, 2021
• Request three recommendations:
  • You will need two from teachers, and one from a counselor or administrator.
  • Recommendation Form
• Participate in an interview:
  • Once you submit your application and recommendations, you will be scheduled for an interview.  
  • Interviews will take place during the week of April 26th
  • Interviews will be a Zoom video format
• For questions or additional information, please contact our Academy Coach:
  • Amanda Wickersham amanda.wickersham@fayette.kyschools.us
  • 859-381-3647

 Academy of Design & Engineering

Mason Blankenship       Victor Afolayan  

Academy of Business, Entrepreneurship, & Education

Abrahim Hamdan     Anna Harvey 

Micah Maggard    Andrew Taylor  

Jayden Layne    

 Academy of Medical & Emergency Services

Matthew Handshoe     Nickolas Gakaba

Maribel Sanchez    DJeanae Young  

Beni Ntagaramba    Jacky Delgado 

    Academy of the International Baccalaureate Program & Information Technology

Madison Camuel      Maiya Clark   

Julia King    Melanie Montes  

Quinn Morris     Raseel Shalash  

John Segebarth     Rama Shalash   

Jaiya McCargo  

AMBASSADOR MENTORS

Charles Wilson    Katelin Shelton  

Sally Yousef     Liam Cercone