Our Student Representatives

Student representatives receive shoes directly and are responsible for coordinating their delivery while working with us. They take initiative to ensure shoes are delivered smoothly to the right person. They take the lead in their own eventual passion project. They are featured and highlighted on our social media and outreach for their efforts.

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Applications are closed. Check back next spring.

Eligibility
  • Current 10th grade student in good academic standing
  • Enrolled in Jackson, Vinton, or Pike County school district
  • Demonstrated history of community involvement
  • Two-year service commitment spanning junior and senior year
  • Written parental or guardian consent required
$1,000,000+

in external scholarships and awards earned by alumni representatives from universities and private institutions.

Benefits of Serving as a Representative

Southern Ohio Soles representatives build real leadership experience while serving their community. Here is what the role provides.

Service Hours
Earn documented community service hours toward graduation and college applications.
Letter of Recommendation
Qualified reps receive a personal letter of recommendation.
Resume & College Apps
Your role as a student rep is real leadership experience, use it on every application.
Passion Project
Design and execute a community impact initiative as your capstone senior project.

Our Student Representatives

Current Representatives
Jackson County
Jackson City Schools

Drew Neff is a senior at Jackson High School involved in varsity soccer as a two-year captain, Youth in Government, National Honor Society as Treasurer, Buckeye Boys State, the Ironmen Student Athletic Leadership Team, and the Buckeye Student Leadership Academy. He has led two service projects — Books Across the Bend and a voter registration drive. After graduation, Drew plans to attend college and pursue a degree in economics.

Alana Stockmeister is a junior at Jackson High School involved in sideline cheerleading as co-captain, competition cheerleading, Leo’s Club, Media Team, Business Professionals of America, Student Council, Drug Free Clubs of America as ambassador, and Women in Business. She is excited to serve her community through Southern Ohio Soles.

Oak Hill Union Local Schools

Samuel Gentry is a senior at Oak Hill High School serving his second year with Southern Ohio Soles. He serves as class treasurer and is involved in FCA as president, BPA, Media Team, Quiz Bowl Team, NHS, and Varsity Cross Country, Football, and Track. Outside of school, Samuel enjoys the outdoors, playing guitar, and spending time with friends and family.

Elizabeth Wolford, known to many as Judy, is a junior at Oak Hill High School. She is actively engaged in Student Council as President, Drug Free Club, FFA as Vice President, and the Oak Hill basketball, volleyball, and track teams. After high school, Elizabeth plans to major in criminology and pursue a career as an FBI Agent.

Wellston City Schools

Kate Wilbur is a junior at Wellston High School and a member of the Wellston chapter of Drug Free Clubs of America, Student Council, and a two-time BPA national competitor. She is finishing her reign as the 2025 Miss Ohillco First Attendant. After high school, Kate plans to attend college for business.

Vinton County
Vinton County Local Schools

Hollie Swaim is a senior at Vinton County High School involved in varsity cross country, cheerleading, and track. She is a member of Drug Free Club of America, French Club, BETA Club, the Viking Players, the yearbook staff, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and serves as senior class vice president. Hollie plans to attend college with an undecided major.

Maddi Channell is a junior at Vinton County High School involved in varsity cross country, cheerleading, and track. She is a member of the 2025 Wild Turkey Festival court, serving as Queen, as well as Drug Free Club of America, French Club, Yearbook, Viking Players, and National Honor Society. After graduation, Maddi plans to attend college with a major in social work.

Pike County
Beaver Eastern Schools

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Laken Gullett is a senior at Eastern High School involved in volleyball, basketball, and the National Honor Society. She is passionate about serving her community and eager to make a difference through her work with Southern Ohio Soles.

Piketon Schools

Alyiah Diack is a senior at Piketon High School and Vice President of Wavemakers, a youth-led coalition. She is a member of the Literary Club, Spanish Club, Community Service Club, Prom Committee, Civil War Geek Club, Student Council, Quiz Bowl, NHS, and the PBIS Committee, and has logged over 100 hours of community service. A Certified Phlebotomist, Alyiah plans to attend college with the goal of becoming an OB-GYN.

Luke Jordan is a junior at Piketon High School with a passion for detailing cars, working on computers, and performing in musicals — a pursuit he has been dedicated to for eight years. He is a member of Spanish Club, Prom Committee, Drama Club, and Community Service. Luke plans to pursue a career in the technology field after graduation.

Western Local Schools

Bio coming soon.

Bio coming soon.

Alumni
Jackson County
Jackson City Schools

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Oak Hill Union Local Schools

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Wellston City Schools

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Vinton County
Vinton County Local Schools

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