Southern Local High School has selected Aubrey Gilliam the October Kiwanis Scholar of the Month.
Aubrey is the daughter of Josh and Heather Gilliam of Hammondsville.
Aubrey is currently ranked 8th in her class with a 4.083 Grade Point Average.
Throughout her high school career, Aubrey has participated in the College Credit Plus Program.
Aubrey is a very involved member of her class. She is her class-historian. She is a member of the Future Farmers of America program and has served as the secretary. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Yearbook, Student Council, and Varsity Club.
Aubrey is a 4-year letter winner in volleyball. She received the Warrior Award and Most Aces during her freshman year. She also won 3rd, 2nd, and 1st place at the Ohio Valley Region Volleyball tournament at the regional level.
She will graduate from Southern Local with her Honor's Diploma, Honor's Cord, FFA Green Hand Degree and Chapter Degree.
After high school, Aubrey plans to obtain her bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
Alyssa Rodgers September Kiwanis Scholar of the Month
September Kiwanis Scholar of the Month
Southern Local / Salineville Kiwanis
Southern Local High School has selected Alyssa Rodgers the September Kiwanis Scholar of the Month.
Alyssa is the daughter of John and Shannon Rodgers of Hammondsville.
Alyssa is currently ranked 4th in her class with a 4.286 Grade Point Average. Upon graduation, she will receive her Green Hand and Chapter Degree from the FFA and her Honor Diploma.
Alyssa is president of the Spanish Club. She previously served as treasurer for 2 years. She is a Student Advisor for the FFA, a member of the Student Council, Varsity Club, National Honor Society, and Yearbook. She has served as her class treasurer for the past 3 years. Alyssa has earned over 10 college credits through the CCP program.
Alyssa is a 3-letter winner in Track and Field. She has earned the Rising Star Award in 2024 and Most Improved Award in 2025.
She has been racing four wheelers and ATVs since she was in kindergarten. She was the Girls Class National Champion in 2020 and 2021 and was the 9 Hours of Action girls class winner in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
After high school, Alyssa plans to attend SSA Weirton and earn her esthetician license.
