Melissa Turner (Missy Turner) is a sophomore at ALLEN, from Iola, KS. In high school, she was editor-in-chief of her school publication.  She graduated from the Iola High School in 1996.  Through the years, her poetry has been published in Kansas State Petals and global magazines.

Turner returned to Allen to obtain a pharmacy tech certification as well as an associates in general studies.  Turner has a passion for helping people and ensuring they are safe.  In Turner’s downtime, she makes crafts for the residents of nursing homes.