Southerners
The Southerners are a 24-member group of USA students who work closely with the National Alumni Association, President’s Office and other University and community groups to fulfill vital roles in every aspect of University relations. Founded in 1978, the Southerners are funded and directed by the Office of Alumni Relations and the USA National Alumni Association. The Southerners serve as the official ambassadors for the University of South Alabama throughout the country.
Membership
Members are chosen on the basis of an essay-type application, interviews, academics and extracurricular achievements.
- South Alabama Southerner Ambassadors
- Kartik Patel
Korey Shively
Hannah Giannini
Catherine Lyons
Anna Catherine Fincher
Abby Mock
Aaryan Piracha
Andrea Vavrinek
Anne Elizabeth Thaxton
Annie Mascia
Avarie Lambert
Caroline Whatley
Christopher Allen
Erin Schreck
Connor Hartery
Grace Abernathy
Grace Sekaya
Hayden Matheson
- Jamie Carpenter
Joseph Hantouche
Julian Cruz
Kalen Means
Luke Langlinais
Luke Love
Melanie Watson
Mia Sarafijanovic
Michael Pierce
Michael Roque
Neil Chaudhary
Nicholas Flynn
Noah Nelson
Olivia Quimby
Reagan Crew
Sarah Hemelt
Spencer Hammond
Shubha Singh
Information and Requests
As the official ambassadors of the University, the Southerners are available to assist with event hosting. Please do not request the group for ushering or food service requirements. This elite group is trained to host VIPs, provide campus tours and to welcome alumni and guests to the University of South Alabama campus and USA Health System.
To request the Southerners’ assistance, please complete this form, and submit it to the Office of Alumni Relations a minimum of two weeks in advance of event date.
Oozeball
Oozeball is one of the longest-running and most popular student organized fundraisers on campus. With more than 600 participants each year, Oozeball is an annual tradition loved and supported by students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of the University of South Alabama.
Funds raised through Oozeball support the Southerner Spotting Excellence Scholarship,
a creative application scholarship awarded USA students who display excellence in
and out of the classroom. Funds raised through this event are also matched by the
Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative, which supports undergraduate students.
USA Southerners Oozeball Sponsors
For more information, please contact the Southerners advisors:
Matthew Brannan, USA National Alumni Association: mbrannan@southalabama.edu
Kayley Shepard, Southerners Staff Advisor: kshepard@southalabama.edu
Kristi Clayton, Southerners Staff Advisor: kristclayton@southalabama.edu
