- ONE OF YOUR PEOPLE PROJECT -
West Virginia GEAR UP
QUICK CLIPS: West Virginia GEAR UP Grads
How Jacob was able to get help and manage life at Marshall University.
How Hayley made it through her hardest year in college.
How GEAR UP helped Syndee make it to college and thrive.
How GEAR UP helped Jordan find direction and a career path.
GROUP CLIPS: West Virginia GEAR UP Students
MEET THE STUDENTS: West Virginia GEAR UP
Jacob Shull
High School: Point Pleasant High School
College: Marshall University
Year in School: Class of 2022
Major: Social Work
Jobs: Lead Sales Associate at Dollar General, and Friend at Marshall Peer (FAM).
Dream Job/Life Goals: Social Work position in either a middle or high school or be an adoption worker.
Jacob’s Places: Marshall's FAM program is something that provides support for students in all different majors. We can act as connectors for students to the different programs they may not realize are on campus. Marshall's counseling center has been an organization that has personally provided me with support during my 3 years at Marshall.
High School Places: Choir, National Honors Society, Youth Leadership Association (YLA), 4H, and Mu Alpha Theta.
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach Out to Jacob by email: shull29@marshall.edu
Hayley Russell
Hometown: Leon, West Virginia
High School: Point Pleasant High School
College: Marshall University
Year in School: Class of 2023
Major: Nursing (BSN)
Dream Job/Life Goals: My ultimate goal is to become a family nurse practitioner and open my own family health clinic in rural Mason County, West Virginia to better serve the county’s health needs.
Hayley’s Places: Friend at Marshall Peer Mentor Student Nurses Association, Nurses Christian Fellowship, Friend at Marshall, Mountaineers 4-H Club, National Student Nurses Association
High School Places: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Student Council, Point Pleasant High School Black Knight Marching Band, Point Pleasant High School Choir, Show Ensemble, Steel Drums Ensemble, Jazz Band, Mountaineers 4-H Club, Youth Leadership Association, Teen Community Leaders, Teen Court.
Reach Out to Hayley: Instagram: @_hayley_russell_ Twitter: @Hayley_Russell3 Snapchat: hayleyrussell77 Email: russell194@marshall.edu
Sydnee Holley
Hometown: Ashton, West Virginia
High School: Hannan High School
Year in School: Class of 2024
College: Marshall University
Major: Medical Imaging
Occupation: Desk Assistant at Marshall University Housing and Residence Life
Dream Job/Life Goals: I plan to attend Radiation Therapy School and become a licensed Radiation Therapist.
Sydnee’s Places: Student Support Services and the Pediatric Entertainment Program at Marshall University.
High School Places: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Student Success Society, GEAR UP, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Blue Crew (Pep Club), Student Council, and the Conservation Club.
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach Out to Sydnee on Instagram: @sydneeelizabethh
Jordan Craft
Hometown: Gallipolis Ferry, WV
High School: Hannan High School
College: Mountwest Community & Technical College
Year in School: Class of 2022
Major: Graphic Design
Dream Job/Life Goals: Graduate college with a bachelor's degree, Start my own Graphic Design business in my hometown.
Jordan’s Places: Phi Theta Kappa (Honors Program at Mountwest), Mountwest Student Government Association, Executive Member (Secretary), Mountwest Student Government Senate
High School Places: Gear Up, Student Success Society, National Honor Society, Science Club, Conservation Club, Prom Committee, H.E.R.O’s, H.A.T.S, S.A.D.D, Student Council, Blue Crew, Wildcat Cafe
First-Gen?: Yes
Reach Out to Jordan on Instagram: @jordancraft_ LinkedIn
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