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.

2025-26 members

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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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.

Andrew Nichols

President | Monroe, NC | Public Policy Leadership, Economics

Columns Society Executive Board

We work to plan new initiatives and ensure all operations run smoothly.
Callie Scroggins

Callie Scroggins

  • Vice President | Madison, AL | Integrated Marketing Communications
Yasmine  Ware

Yasmine Ware

  • Secretary | Madison, MS | Interdisciplinary Studies (International Studies, Chinese, and Global Security 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.
Hayden Guenthner

Hayden Guenthner

  • Social Co-Chair | Louisville, KY | Biomedical Engineering
Sam  Spivey

Sam Spivey

  • Social Co-Chair | Scottsdale, AZ | Biomedical Engineering
Makayla Russell

Makayla Russell

  • Public Relations Chair | Hazlehurst, MS | Integrated Marketing Communications
Connor Gee

Connor Gee

  • Philanthropy Chair | Jackson, MS | Biology, Business, Pre-Dental
Tyren  Boyd Jr.

Tyren Boyd Jr.

  • Finance Chair | Indianola, MS | Public Policy Leadership, Rhetoric
Keller Smith

Keller Smith

  • New Member Education Chair | Huntingdon, TN | Chemical Engineering
Ami Ba

Ami Ba

  • Alumni Relations Chair | Southaven, MS | Public Policy Leadership

Class of 2026 Members

Meet the members of the Columns Society from the senior class.
Bert Bassi

Bert Bassi

  • Laurel, MS | General Business
Ethan Roberts

Ethan Roberts

  • Paducah, KY | General Engineering, Pre-Med
Hannah Hoang

Hannah Hoang

  • Amory, MS | Journalism
Hassell Wilkinson

Hassell Wilkinson

  • Oxford, MS | Integrated Marketing Communications
Isaac Howell

Isaac Howell

  • Iuka, MS | Entrepreneurship
Jake Vineyard

Jake Vineyard

  • Jackson, MS | Professional Sales
Megan Staehling

Megan Staehling

  • Madison, MS | Biology, Psychology, Pre-Med
Ryan Augustine

Ryan Augustine

  • Madison, MS | Allied Health, Pre-Nursing
Ryleigh Johnson

Ryleigh Johnson

  • Memphis, TN | Biology, Pre-Med
Sarah Liza Stockett

Sarah Liza Stockett

  • Madison, MS | Business, Pre-Dental
Suzie  Brown

Suzie Brown

  • Pass Christian, MS | Psychology
Walker Jacklin

Walker Jacklin

  • Madison, AL | Public Policy Leadership, Rhetoric

Class of 2027 Members

Meet the members of the Columns Society from the junior class.
Alexis Ring

Alexis Ring

  • Slidell, LA | Exercise Science
Audrey Dufrene

Audrey Dufrene

  • Shreveport, LA | Public Policy Leadership
Emily  Stahlman

Emily Stahlman

  • St. Louis, MO | Management
Evangeline Ryan

Evangeline Ryan

  • Ocala, FL | Public Policy Leadership, Integrated Marketing Communications
Jack  Turrentine

Jack Turrentine

  • Knoxville, TN | Public Policy Leadership, Rhetoric
Kayle Amos

Kayle Amos

  • Brandon, MS | Public Policy Leadership
Keerthin Karthikeyan

Keerthin Karthikeyan

  • Oxford, MS | Public Policy Leadership, International Studies, French
Luke Newsom

Luke Newsom

  • Oxford, MS | Allied Health
Olivia  Usie

Olivia Usie

  • Arnaudville, LA | 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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