Summer Interns!

We have selected our 10 paid summer interns for 2010!

It was a very difficult decision because we had 22 wonderful students to choose from. Here they are!

Ka'la Drayton
Hillary Evans
Carlee Hennemann
Jeremy Kitzmann
Angela Liu
Erin Peifer
Jalonna Robinson
Kaitlyn Servello
Caitlin Smith
Oddom Vong

They represent 9 different High School's in the Charleston area:

Academic Magnet
Cane Bay HS
Fort Dorchester HS
Garret Academy
Goose Creek HS
Hanahan HS
Stall HS
Stratford HS
Summerville HS

The interns will be coming to the Aquarium for 2 orientation sessions before they start work the week of June 14.

Congrats!!! Can't wait for a great summer!

- Jaime

April Training Class: Group A & B

I'm a bit behind on my blogs, I apologize.

April was our last class for the training portion of the High School Intern Program. During April's class we reviewed cover letter and resume skills, practiced interviewing, ate at Andolini's Pizza and went crabbing on the old Pitt Street Bridge in Mt. Pleasant.

Group A caught several hermit crabs, but only one blue crab. It was a beautiful windy day, but still a bit early in the season for blue crabs.

Group B didn't catch as many hermit crabs, but caught several blue crabs. The water had warmed up a bit and the blue crabs were plentiful.

Both classes had a great time in the Salt Marsh looking for birds, trying to catch crabs (catch and release, of course) and hanging out getting to know each other better. The day went quick...it always does!

Next, the interns will be coming in for interviews. The interviews as well as their progress through the classes will determine which 10 will be staying on as summer paid interns!

- Jaime