Beth Bissmeyer
Beth Bissmeyer, of Louisville, Kentucky, is an English major, with a minor in Appalachian Studies and has been working as a student assistant editor for Appalachian Heritage since Fall 2007. She is working on forming a new student organization, Bereans for Appalachia, and is an active member of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. While she is not quite sure what she will do after her graduation in May 2009, Beth hopes to go to graduate school and to, eventually, work for a non-profit.
Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole is from Beattyville, Kentucky. January 2008 marks her first time working with Appalachian Heritage, something she hopes to continue throughout her college career. Samantha plans on pursuing a degree in Appalachian Studies before going on to pursue one of her many interests. Although she has yet to decide upon her post-graduation plans, she hopes to one day return to her home in the mountains to continue doing one of the things she loves best: writing.