RACINE — Several Southern High School students took a major step toward their future careers through the Project RISE Paid Internship Program, gaining hands-on experience in the fields they’re most passionate about.
The program—which operates through the Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center in Chauncey—paired students with 12 local businesses and organizations across Meigs and Athens counties. These real-world placements gave students a unique opportunity to explore potential career paths, build professional skills, and form valuable connections in the community.
Southern High School interns and their placements included:
Katie Brooker – Racine Optometric Clinic
Piper Hill – Southern High School, Racine
Madelyn Houghton – Serenity Spa by Chicly Confident & Gallery 14, both in Pomeroy
Tristan Moore – Southern High School, Racine
Nathaniel Nero – Village of Racine
Ali Norris – Darrell Norris & Son Greenhouses, Racine
Miyah Pickett – Picky Graces Boutique, Athens
Kianna Rose – Holzer Health System, Pomeroy
Kiersten Rose – Holzer Health System, Pomeroy
Landen Smith – Holzer Health System, Athens
Hannah Turley – Holzer Health System, Gallipolis
Southern Local School District extends its heartfelt thanks to Project RISE, the Athens-Meigs ESC, and the dedicated business and professional partners who welcomed our students. By opening their doors and sharing their expertise, they’ve helped inspire the next generation of workers, leaders, and innovators in our region.
This partnership shows what’s possible when schools, community organizations, and local employers work together—creating meaningful opportunities that prepare students for success well beyond the classroom.
