The Columns Society

The Columns Society is a group of fifteen men and fifteen women who serve as the official hosts and hostesses for the University of Mississippi.

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We are the official hosts for university events

Members of The Columns Society serve as the official student hosts for the University of Mississippi. The group is founded on the principles of humble service, leadership, and integrity. Members welcome guests and visitors at university functions.

 

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James Polk

Meet the President

I have the honor and privilege of serving as the President of The Columns Society. Each of our exceptional members are committed to giving back to the University through helping advance its initiatives. My role is to oversee the operations of the society and ensure that our members have what they need to succeed. If you have any questions or want to get in contact with The Columns Society, please do not hesitate to reach out.

James Polk

The Columns Society President

Columns Society Executive Board

We work to plan new initiatives and ensure all operations run smoothly.
Jack Baker

Jack Baker

  • Vice President | Jackson, MS | Biology, Pre-Med
Betsy Vice

Betsy Vice

  • Secretary | Tuscaloosa, AL | Arabic, International Studies

Columns Society Chairs

We support the executive board in onboarding new members, planning social and philanthropic events, maintaining alumni relationships, and promoting the efforts and values of the Columns Society.
Jake Vineyard

Jake Vineyard

  • New Member Education Chair | Jackson, MS | Marketing
Lydia McKissick

Lydia McKissick

  • Social Co-Chair | Saltillo, MS | Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy
Annalaura Swinea

Annalaura Swinea

  • Social Co-Chair | Decatur, AL | Economics, International Studies, Spanish
Makayla Russell

Makayla Russell

  • Social Media Chair | Hazlehurst, MS | Integrated Marketing Communications
Megan Staehling

Megan Staehling

  • Philanthropy Chair | Madison, MS | Biology, Psychology, Pre-Med
Bert Bassi

Bert Bassi

  • Alumni Relations | Laurel, MS | General Business, Pre-Dental

Class of 2025 Members

Meet the members of the Columns Society from the senior class.
Lars Andersen

Lars Andersen

  • Eagan, MN | Sports Journalism, Pre-Law
Megan Curry

Megan Curry

  • Indianola, MS | Public Health and Health Sciences
Sally Kate Dabney

Sally Kate Dabney

  • Oxford, MS | Allied Health Studies, Pre-Nursing
Xenia Minton

Xenia Minton

  • Jackson, MS | Integrated Marketing Communications
Madeline Mueller

Madeline Mueller

  • Tulsa, OK | Psychology, Pre-Occupational Therapy
David Phillips

David Phillips

  • Hattiesburg, MS | Biology, Pre-Dental
Ellie Shannon

Ellie Shannon

  • Hattiesburg, MS | Biomedical Engineering
Hannah Watts

Hannah Watts

  • Columbia, MS | Secondary English Education, Public Policy Leadership
Jakota White

Jakota White

  • Gulfport, MS | Integrated Marketing Communications
Mollie Wright

Mollie Wright

  • Memphis, TN | Arabic, Pre-Law
Steven  Young

Steven Young

  • Lexington, KY | Accountancy

Class of 2026 Members

Meet the members of the Columns Society from the junior class.
Ryan Augustine

Ryan Augustine

  • Madison, MS | Allied Health, Pre-Nursing
Conner Gee

Conner Gee

  • Jackson, MS | Biology, Business, Pre-Dental
Isaac Howell

Isaac Howell

  • Iuka, MS | Philosophy, Pre Law
Walker Jacklin

Walker Jacklin

  • Madison, AL | Public Policy Leadership, Rhetoric
Ryleigh Johnson

Ryleigh Johnson

  • Memphis, TN | Biology, Pre-Med
Andrew Nichols

Andrew Nichols

  • Monroe, NC | Public Policy Leadership, Economics
Ethan Roberts

Ethan Roberts

  • Paducah, KY | General Engineering, Pre-Med
Callie Scroggins

Callie Scroggins

  • Madison, AL | Integrated Marketing Communications
Yasmine Ware

Yasmine Ware

  • Madison, MS | International Studies, Chinese
Hassell  Wilkinson

Hassell Wilkinson

  • Oxford, MS | Integrated Marketing Communications

Advisors

Meet the dedicated advisors who support the mission, vision, and day-to-day operations of the Columns Society.
Natasha Jeter

Natasha Jeter

  • Assistant Vice Chancellor for Wellness and Student Success and Instructional Assistant Professor of Public Health
Paige Wilkinson

Paige Wilkinson

  • Graduate Assistant

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