Communications Internships

GMSD Communications Intern

Charlie is a senior at Houston High School with a passion for photography, leadership, and community service. A Germantown Municipal School District Communications Intern, Charlie enjoys using photography to tell meaningful stories and capture authentic moments. At Houston High, he serves as Student Government vice president, Student Government photographer, Ping Pong Club president, and co-founder and vice president of Hugs from Houston, a student-led organization dedicated to spreading kindness throughout the community. Charlie is also a BigFuture Ambassador, three-year track athlete, and recipient of the University of Mississippi's selective Trent Lott Leadership Precollege Academy. He plans to continue studying photography in college while pursuing opportunities in photojournalism.
 

GMSD Communications Intern

Deborah Adeboye is a senior at Houston High School with a passion for entrepreneurship, medicine and service. She is president of the National Beta Club, fundraising chair for Key Club and co-founder and secretary of Ignite, a church youth group. Deborah also founded Graceful Girls, which provides mentorship and leadership opportunities for young women, and Doing Work with Debbie, a tutoring business that helps students succeed academically. In the medical field, she placed fourth at the HOSA State Leadership Conference and competed at the HOSA International Leadership Conference. She has completed the Career Launch Academy Healthcare Discovery Internship, served as a clinical health science intern and outreach volunteer, and is preparing to conduct published research. Deborah said her experiences in research, clinical care and community outreach have strengthened her desire to pursue medicine while mentoring the next generation of leaders through service, education and compassion.
 

GMSD Communications Intern

Rachel Yan is a rising senior at Houston High School who combines academic achievement with leadership, creativity, and a passion for service. She is the founder and president of ArtFlow at Houston High School, a student organization dedicated to raising awareness for neurodivergent students and providing an inclusive creative outlet for the community. Rachel is actively involved in AP Art, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, HOSA, Beta Club, French Honor Society, and the Honors Academy, demonstrating her commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular involvement. Rachel is also a Contemporary Arts Memphis (CAM) Fellow, where she works in the studio and gains hands-on experience in the arts, while serving as a communications intern for Germantown Municipal School District, supporting outreach and communications initiatives. With aspirations to pursue a career in neuroscience, Rachel hopes to combine her analytical mindset with her passion for helping others. Through her leadership, creativity, and dedication to service, she continues to make a meaningful impact both in and outside the classroom.
 

GMSD Communications Intern

Sarah Pennington is a dedicated student with an impressive GPA and a passion for leadership and the arts. She is a member of the Honors Academy and Tri-M Music Honor Society, promoting musicianship, service, and personal growth. Outside the classroom, Sarah volunteers with Germantown Community Theatre as an actor, crew member, and teachers’ assistant for summer camps, keeping groups of 30 children focused and inspired each day. A talented trombonist with five years of study, she now serves as Houston Band President-(2025–2027). With her creativity, reliability, and heart for service, Sarah is a standout member of our GMSD Intern group. Sarah was also one of the few juniors selected to be a part of the internship program this year.

GMSD Communications Intern

Sasa Djergovic is a senior at Houston High School with a passion for business, leadership, and community service. As a student in Houston's Business CTE program, she discovered her passion for business and marketing, building on years of experience working with her family's real estate company. Sasa is the founder and president of Hugs from Houston, a multi-state volunteer organization that spreads encouragement to community heroes and patients through handmade care cards. She also serves as president of DECA, where she qualified for international competition, co-founded and serves as vice president of Ping Pong Club, and recently completed an internship with the Outreach Department of the Shelby County Election Commission. She was recently nominated for the Tennessee School Boards Association Student Achievement Award, a highly competitive honor recognizing outstanding student leaders across the state. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing pickleball, learning languages, and spending time with family and friends.

GMSD Chief Media Ambassador

Shivansh is a driven student who combines academic excellence with leadership, curiosity, and a passion for continuous growth. He is actively involved in his school community, serving as Co-Founder and Co-President of the Pickleball Club, Vice President of the Badminton Club, and Secretary of the International Club, where he helps organize events, support his peers, and create welcoming communities. Shivansh has a strong interest in STEM and innovation, demonstrated through his achievements in academic competitions, including earning 3rd place in the CodeCrew competition and 3rd place at the Science Olympiad State Competition. He has also expanded his knowledge through summer programs focused on physics, civil engineering, and cybersecurity. With his adaptability, problem-solving skills, and dedication to learning, Shivansh brings creativity, leadership, and a positive attitude to every opportunity he pursues. He is one of a select group of students chosen to participate in a competitive internship program this year.
 

GMSD Communications Intern

Sophia Rus is a rising junior at Houston High School with a strong passion for science, leadership and serving her community. She serves as vice president of Science Olympiad and the nonprofit Brains2Heart while participating in HOSA, Biology Olympiad, Honors Academy and Beta Club. Sophia also enjoys tennis, art, reading and traveling. Interested in pursuing a career in medicine or a biology-related field, she is committed to expanding her leadership by launching a new school club alongside her friends. Through volunteer work at her church and involvement in community organizations, Sophia continues to develop patience, balance and a lifelong commitment to serving others.