Co-Lin Culinary Arts student earns Disney internship

Co-Lin culinary arts sophomore Ashlyn Sprayberry of Harrisville, a graduate of Mendenhall High School, has earned a paid internship at Disney World in Orlando, FL as part of the Disney College Program. Pictured with Sprayberry is Culinary Arts program director Abby Rials.

Copiah-Lincoln Community College sophomore Ashlyn Sprayberry of Harrisville has been accepted into the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Sprayberry, a Culinary Arts Technology student on the college's Wesson Campus, will graduate during commencement exercises next week before beginning her paid internship in June.

Following the internship, Sprayberry hopes to continue working with Disney in a full-time role.

"I am so excited to start this new journey at Disney in June," said Sprayberry. "I hope to stay at Disney for a few years and work full-time in one of the many Disney restaurants."

Sprayberry said her experience at Co-Lin helped prepare her for the opportunity while also allowing her to build lasting friendships and become involved on campus.

"My time in the Culinary Arts program has been great, and I have had so much fun meeting new friends," she said. "I also loved playing my clarinet in the Blue Wave Show Band."

Culinary Arts program director Abby Rials said Sprayberry is her fourth student over the past few years to be accepted into the Disney College Program.

"Ashlyn is an excellent student, and I have truly enjoyed having her in the program over the past two years," said Rials. "I can't wait to see where this opportunity takes her."