Battle Ground Academy News

Over the summer, eight Entrepreneurial Leadership students from the Class of 2025 took their learning beyond the classroom, participating in internships across a diverse range of industries:

Each of these students took on different roles at their internships, whether it was research and development, administrative tasks, or event planning.

 

For Reid, who has been at BGA since kindergarten, working in BGA's Advancement Office offered an insightful glimpse into the inner workings of the institution he’s known for so long. Max’s responsibilities ranged from digitizing yearbooks for alumni reunions to organizing trophies for state champion events.

 

“Because I am a BGA ‘lifer,’ I felt that this was a very cool opportunity to explore more of what happens behind the scenes,” Reid said.

 

One of the standout moments for him was participating in the hiring process of new Advancement team members.

 

“Being on the hiring side of a job taught me some important ways to organize myself, how to speak, and what kind of questions I could possibly receive if I was in that chair one day,” Reid said.

 

Through his internship, Reid learned about the complexity of operations behind the scenes at BGA and how to work effectively with a team to accomplish large goals.

 

Bowman had a similarly eye-opening experience at Trace Femcare, a start-up founded by Claire Crunk ‘02. Working for a company that provides innovative feminine care products, Bowman realized how impactful a start-up business can be.

 

“The most rewarding part of working at Trace was leaving with the understanding that a small start-up like Mrs. Crunk’s can impact thousands of people around the country,” Bowman said.

 

It was also a positive experience for Crunk, who praised both Bowman and Cheney, who interned for Trace Femcare together.

 

“Both students are exactly what I expect a BGA student to be—excellent, curious, hard-working, and respectful,” Crunk said.

 

At Arid Delivery Products, founded by Clay Franklin ’18, Lott and Sellers also positively impacted a start-up through their hard work in research.

 

“Overall, Phoebe and Georgia did a fantastic job, and I am impressed with what they put together,” Franklin said.

 

The research they conducted will play a key role in shaping Arid Delivery Products’ next steps as a business, underscoring the importance of their hard work.

 

Through outside opportunities like internships, BGA continues to provide its students with opportunities to grow and develop in dynamic environments. As these students prepare for the future, they do so with increased confidence, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit – traits that will guide them for many years to come.