Profile Interview: Jordan Somerville

"As gory as it sounds, I would love to be the go-to girl for sowing people back up and doing stitches,” said Jordan Somerville, a student of Hocking College’s registered nursing program. “I doubt they’d call on a nurse do that type of work on short notice, but I would if they let me.”

Jordan Somerville relaxing on a sunny day.

Jordan (far left) w/ friends at graduation practice.

When she’s not working on her nursing degree, Jordan Somerville can be found at her job at Outback Steakhouse in Parkersburg, W. Va., or around town spending time with friends and family. “It sounds kind of boring, but my family and I get along really well. We always try to make time to get together and do something,” she said, “even if it’s just going out to eat.”

Jordan lives with her parents Nathan and Pam Somerville in Parkersburg and commutes to her classes in Nelsonville, Ohio. Her father manages the family business, Somerville Fabricators, a local custom steel fabricator (among other materials) for various building and construction purposes. Jordan’s mother works as a registered nurse at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

Jordan Somerville before prom with her date, Jordan Hartinger.

Despite the price of gas, Jordan pointed out that her tuition was much cheaper if she just drove to the Hocking campus. Though she is very enthusiastic about finishing her degree, Jordan commented that she is uncertain where she will work once she has completed her education.

Regardless of Jordan’s busy schedule of balancing work, school and family, she also makes time to enjoy and explore music, theatre, books and horror movies. “Besides my most recent love affair with Rob Zombie’s films and other works, I have always taken a liking for the classic horror films, especially The Bride of Frankenstein,” Jordan said, showing off a couple of inked portraits of the “Monster” and his bride that a friend drew especially for her.

Jordan also plays bass guitar and listens to various styles of music including rock, alternative, indie, metal, rap and even some hits from the oldies. “I haven’t played bass for too long, so I wouldn’t say that I’m good by any means, but I still want to work on it all the time,” she said. When asked about her favorite musicians, Jordan said that she was torn between an Australian band known as The Jezabels and her American favorite, Alkaline Trio.

When she can afford the expense, Jordan also likes to travel out of town to see some of her favorite musical acts. “I saw a band called Cold War Kids in Columbus in March,” she said, “and it was one of the best performances I have ever seen.” Jordan also said that she would love to attend the Nelsonville Music Festival that begins next week, but doubts that she can afford the costly tickets as she is preparing for school and dealing with other expenses.

Jordan (far right) w/ friends at crew practice.