Meet our 2020-2021 Interns!
JORDAN LOWRY
Hi, my name is Jordan Lowry. I am a senior at Cooper High School, but I am in the computer
science college at Ignite Institute. If I were to create a game, I would make a game about Life.
Why? I would make this game to help people get through life and get through the real world. I
would make this game fun and enjoyable while also conveying a good life message and how to
manage your life and savings. I choose computer science because I wanted to make games. I
came to Ignite to see if I wanted to pursue this as my career in the future. My dream job is to
become an anchor for the news. What I like best about this internship is the people I work with.
The people around me help me grow not only as an Individual but as a person. I feel like it is
best for me personally for helping this community as well.
Hi, my name is Jordan Lowry. I am a senior at Cooper High School, but I am in the computer
science college at Ignite Institute. If I were to create a game, I would make a game about Life.
Why? I would make this game to help people get through life and get through the real world. I
would make this game fun and enjoyable while also conveying a good life message and how to
manage your life and savings. I choose computer science because I wanted to make games. I
came to Ignite to see if I wanted to pursue this as my career in the future. My dream job is to
become an anchor for the news. What I like best about this internship is the people I work with.
The people around me help me grow not only as an Individual but as a person. I feel like it is
best for me personally for helping this community as well.
EMMA HUDSON
Hello, my name is Emma Hudson. I am a senior at Dixie Heights High School, and I am also in
the Computer Science college at the Ignite Institute. If I had the chance, I would want to create
an app to help diagnose cancer in its early stages and help them keep up with treatment plans. I
would create this app to help people with this awful disease because if it is diagnosed early
enough it can be easier to treat. My hero is my aunt Stephiane who died from stage four breast
cancer because she fought and never gave up. She is my hero because when we walked a 5k for
breast cancer she was tried but when a police officer asked her if she wanted a ride to the finish
line, she said no I started this and I want to finish it. She went through so many treatments for
cancer and kept fighting for her and her family. My hobbies outside of computer science are
tennis and reading.
Hello, my name is Emma Hudson. I am a senior at Dixie Heights High School, and I am also in
the Computer Science college at the Ignite Institute. If I had the chance, I would want to create
an app to help diagnose cancer in its early stages and help them keep up with treatment plans. I
would create this app to help people with this awful disease because if it is diagnosed early
enough it can be easier to treat. My hero is my aunt Stephiane who died from stage four breast
cancer because she fought and never gave up. She is my hero because when we walked a 5k for
breast cancer she was tried but when a police officer asked her if she wanted a ride to the finish
line, she said no I started this and I want to finish it. She went through so many treatments for
cancer and kept fighting for her and her family. My hobbies outside of computer science are
tennis and reading.
JOHNATHAN HOLLAND
My name is Jonathan Holland, and I am a Senior at Scott High School and a 4th year in the
Computer Science College at Ignite Institute. I also have a Yorkie Poo Chihuahua mix named
Fireball. Shortly after I got my red Nintendo DS Lite for my 6th birthday, I knew I wanted to at
least playtest Nintendo games when I grew up, if not make them for a living which is my dream
job. Then, when I found out about the Informatics Academy at KCAIT, the predecessor to the
CS College at Ignite, I was hooked by the idea of learning how to make games and applied
ASAP. Fast forward to last year, when I was brainstorming for an idea for my year-long project,
and I came up with the idea for a game that I now want to thoroughly develop into a finalized
project given the chance. This game is a Zelda-like Role Playing Game, where the main weapon
is a rocket launcher (aka an RPG) that is swung like a sword, and would be titled "Rocket
Propelled Game", which hasn't been taken. I really want to make this because I enjoy turning my
stupid ideas into things others can play and enjoy.
My name is Jonathan Holland, and I am a Senior at Scott High School and a 4th year in the
Computer Science College at Ignite Institute. I also have a Yorkie Poo Chihuahua mix named
Fireball. Shortly after I got my red Nintendo DS Lite for my 6th birthday, I knew I wanted to at
least playtest Nintendo games when I grew up, if not make them for a living which is my dream
job. Then, when I found out about the Informatics Academy at KCAIT, the predecessor to the
CS College at Ignite, I was hooked by the idea of learning how to make games and applied
ASAP. Fast forward to last year, when I was brainstorming for an idea for my year-long project,
and I came up with the idea for a game that I now want to thoroughly develop into a finalized
project given the chance. This game is a Zelda-like Role Playing Game, where the main weapon
is a rocket launcher (aka an RPG) that is swung like a sword, and would be titled "Rocket
Propelled Game", which hasn't been taken. I really want to make this because I enjoy turning my
stupid ideas into things others can play and enjoy.
CIERA GULLEY
Hello, my name is Ciera Gulley. I am a senior at Simon Kenton High School, but I am also in the
Engineering College at the Ignite Institute. When I was little, I would work on cars and build
things with my family all the time. This is what got me interested in the Engineering College. If I
had the chance, I would invent a better way to fill insulin pumps. I would invent this because
there are several family members in my family that have diabetes and it is complicated to make
sure the bubbles are out of the insulin. Some of my hobbies outside of engineering are drawing
and painting. If I could spend a week anywhere in the world, I would go to Spain.
Hello, my name is Ciera Gulley. I am a senior at Simon Kenton High School, but I am also in the
Engineering College at the Ignite Institute. When I was little, I would work on cars and build
things with my family all the time. This is what got me interested in the Engineering College. If I
had the chance, I would invent a better way to fill insulin pumps. I would invent this because
there are several family members in my family that have diabetes and it is complicated to make
sure the bubbles are out of the insulin. Some of my hobbies outside of engineering are drawing
and painting. If I could spend a week anywhere in the world, I would go to Spain.
HALEIGH WOODS
I am Haleigh Woods, a senior at Scott High School. My fascination for the arts is what originally
interested me in the design college at Ignite Institute. If I could design anything, I would design a
line of clothing for students and staff in school that is sensory processing disorder friendly. There
have often been times where articles of clothing or spirit wear have been too uncomfortable to
wear for those who have sensory processing disorder. Growing up with a passion for the arts, I
was naturally drawn to music. This passion is how I discovered one of my favorite hobbies,
playing the cello. If I could spend a week anywhere in the world, I would choose New Zealand
or Rome.
I am Haleigh Woods, a senior at Scott High School. My fascination for the arts is what originally
interested me in the design college at Ignite Institute. If I could design anything, I would design a
line of clothing for students and staff in school that is sensory processing disorder friendly. There
have often been times where articles of clothing or spirit wear have been too uncomfortable to
wear for those who have sensory processing disorder. Growing up with a passion for the arts, I
was naturally drawn to music. This passion is how I discovered one of my favorite hobbies,
playing the cello. If I could spend a week anywhere in the world, I would choose New Zealand
or Rome.
CAMDEN SMITH
My name is Camden Smith. My home high school is Simon Kenton High School, but I’m
currently a Computer Science student at Ignite Institute. I joined Computer science because one
day, I hoped to be a coder for some kind of game. Maybe work in their story boarding team,
because I really prefer to write a lot, but I was also really into games. My favorite book series
would probably be the Grisha Trilogy. My interest in reading is probably why my dream job
would be an author. And while this internship doesn’t exactly correlate these main interests, I
enjoy it because it allows me to work with machines and technology that I wouldn’t be able to
otherwise.
My name is Camden Smith. My home high school is Simon Kenton High School, but I’m
currently a Computer Science student at Ignite Institute. I joined Computer science because one
day, I hoped to be a coder for some kind of game. Maybe work in their story boarding team,
because I really prefer to write a lot, but I was also really into games. My favorite book series
would probably be the Grisha Trilogy. My interest in reading is probably why my dream job
would be an author. And while this internship doesn’t exactly correlate these main interests, I
enjoy it because it allows me to work with machines and technology that I wouldn’t be able to
otherwise.
LANDON JARA
Hello, My name is Landon Jara, I'm a Senior at Dixie Heights High School, but I've been going
to the academies/ignite institute since my sophomore year. Every year I've been here I've been in
computer science. I've always loved computer science because growing up I was surrounded by
technology and I've always been interested in how those things work. I've been Programming
websites for the past 4 years or so, I've worked in helping make several websites, and have even
created a website of my own with one of my good friends, who, last year, we partnered up to
make a game together. Programming is already a hobby of mine, but I also really enjoy games
and reading. I do have a pet! His name is Tucker, he's a dog and absolutely massive. He's the
largest dog I've ever even seen but he's also the most loving. And my favorite film is "Howl's
Moving Castle" by Studio Ghibli.
Hello, My name is Landon Jara, I'm a Senior at Dixie Heights High School, but I've been going
to the academies/ignite institute since my sophomore year. Every year I've been here I've been in
computer science. I've always loved computer science because growing up I was surrounded by
technology and I've always been interested in how those things work. I've been Programming
websites for the past 4 years or so, I've worked in helping make several websites, and have even
created a website of my own with one of my good friends, who, last year, we partnered up to
make a game together. Programming is already a hobby of mine, but I also really enjoy games
and reading. I do have a pet! His name is Tucker, he's a dog and absolutely massive. He's the
largest dog I've ever even seen but he's also the most loving. And my favorite film is "Howl's
Moving Castle" by Studio Ghibli.
EMILY COLEMAN
Hello, my name is Emily Coleman and I am a senior at Ryle High School. I am a student at
ignite in the biomedical college. I am striving to become a forensic scientist. I grew up watching
forensic TV shows with my aunt, but I never knew I could possibly contribute to what went on
behind the scenes. I’ve known since childhood that I wanted a career where I could help people,
which I always thought to be a doctor. After exploring my interests, I realized I could help
people more indirectly. My other interests include many types of art, such as painting, science,
reading, and history. Due to my history interest, I would love to spend a week in Europe to visit
relics that I have read about.
Hello, my name is Emily Coleman and I am a senior at Ryle High School. I am a student at
ignite in the biomedical college. I am striving to become a forensic scientist. I grew up watching
forensic TV shows with my aunt, but I never knew I could possibly contribute to what went on
behind the scenes. I’ve known since childhood that I wanted a career where I could help people,
which I always thought to be a doctor. After exploring my interests, I realized I could help
people more indirectly. My other interests include many types of art, such as painting, science,
reading, and history. Due to my history interest, I would love to spend a week in Europe to visit
relics that I have read about.
