Van Wert LIVE is happy to welcome a new face to the operational staff. Van Wert High School CEO student, Sofi Houg joins the team of entertainment professionals as a Marketing Intern. Sofi is a senior at Van Wert and plans to attend college majoring in Broadcast Journalism. At Van Wert High School, Sofi is a proud member of Beta Club. She is the Vice President of both the Student Council and National Honors Society. Miss Houg is a cougar athlete on both the varsity basketball and track teams. 

“I am so excited to work with Van Wert LIVE this school year and be introduced to the community in a professional light,” shared Sofi. 

During a hectic marketing day, taking time to oversee a new team member can be demanding. However, Quincy Thompson, Marketing Director of Van Wert Live events, is very satisfied with the effort Sofi has already shown. 

"Sofi has already blown us away with her eager initiative. We are confident in her skills and her bubbly personality. We are looking forward to seeing Sofi grow into this position with confidence,” states Quincy. 

Sofi's talented efforts can be witnessed by observing the Niswonger Performing Facebook page and Van Wert Live Instagram feed, and the Van Wert LIVE TikTok account. Van Wert LIVE is honored to dedicate time to the professional development of high school students by providing experiences that are SO GOOD they come back to Van Wert.