About Me

Autumn is the daughter of Troy Payne and Christina Payne. Autumn is involved in multiple extracurricular activities in and outside of school. She’s participates in Code Red and CEO, and is captain of the football, basketball, and competition Cheerleading squad. Outside of school she enjoys tumbling, shopping, riding horses, babysitting, cheering, and hanging out with friends and family. Autumn is currently an employee at Dairy Queen in Vandalia. After high school, she plans to continue her cheerleading career at Lakeland College in Mattoon, as well as study in Dental Hygiene.  “I joined CEO because I am interested in building my personal business, as well as learning lifelong lessons along the way. I also wanted get more comfortable in public speaking, as well as better casual conversations with adults. I knew it would be a challenge with having the morning routine of an adult, but this will help me tremendously when I begin college next year. CEO was an opportunity I’ve heard of for the past few years, and I have multiple friends who have joined and loved it. I’ve already had so many great experiences with speakers, our facilitator, and the students in the class. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year will bring."