WHS Young Entrepreneurs
Pictured above is Made by MLee, KMB Crystals, BlocKulture, and Victoria Simone Nails
By Zanyya Gibbs 2022/03/16
Throughout the school, there are many scholars who have small businesses that not a lot of people know about. This article is here to help inform the students about local businesses around them.
Victoria Howard, age 18, is a senior at Woodland High School who has her own nail business called Victoria Simone Nails. The business has been in the works for 2 years. Her motivation for starting this business was that her mom wouldn’t let her get her nails done. She is on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram and the price ranges from $50-$80.
Ximena De Santos, age 16, is a junior at Woodland High School whose business is called DSAN official. This business is based on clothing apparel and her inspiration for her business is that she didn’t like how girly women’s apparel was so created her own line to match her style. Her business can be found on Instagram @d.sanofficialz and her price ranges from $20-$30 (for shirts).
Maya Lee, age 17, is another senior at Woodland High School who has a business called Made by MLee. It revolves around custom products such as phone cases, masks, lashes, purses, and much more. She got her inspiration to start her business from a Youtuber named Jada Marie. This business and Maya can be found on Instagram @Madeby_mlee, Tiktok @Madebymlee, and Youtube: Maya Danielle. Her prices range from $10-$30.
Myran, age 19, is another senior at Woodland High School with a business. His business is in the clothing industry and is called Blockulture. It has been running for 1 and a half years and it began when his father took what he drew and turned it into something real. His business could be found on Instagram @BlocKulture and his Instagram is @The Chosen1._ and Twitter: StayHumbleTarzan.
Lastly, Morgan Mahaley along with her friends Kendall Seveur and Brandy Mims, all seniors, started KMB Crystals. They want to help others understand and buy inexpensive crystals and sell paintings that represent all body types. The business started when Morgan bought too many crystals then she let people buy them from her. They have been running for a few months now and could be found on Instagram @kmb.crystals. Their prices range from $5-$25.
It is quite inspiring how these young adults have started their own small businesses while being in high school and facing the challenge of balancing school and work. Technology has quite an impact on their businesses as well such as getting their names out there to expand the clientele of their business and to be able to get their businesses started. If more people started their own businesses at a young age, not only would they have the benefit of being their own boss; they would also get the benefit of working their own hours, expanding, owning their own profit, and being able to get ahead financially.
Throughout the school, there are many scholars who have small businesses that not a lot of people know about. This article is here to help inform the students about local businesses around them.
Victoria Howard, age 18, is a senior at Woodland High School who has her own nail business called Victoria Simone Nails. The business has been in the works for 2 years. Her motivation for starting this business was that her mom wouldn’t let her get her nails done. She is on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram and the price ranges from $50-$80.
Ximena De Santos, age 16, is a junior at Woodland High School whose business is called DSAN official. This business is based on clothing apparel and her inspiration for her business is that she didn’t like how girly women’s apparel was so created her own line to match her style. Her business can be found on Instagram @d.sanofficialz and her price ranges from $20-$30 (for shirts).
Maya Lee, age 17, is another senior at Woodland High School who has a business called Made by MLee. It revolves around custom products such as phone cases, masks, lashes, purses, and much more. She got her inspiration to start her business from a Youtuber named Jada Marie. This business and Maya can be found on Instagram @Madeby_mlee, Tiktok @Madebymlee, and Youtube: Maya Danielle. Her prices range from $10-$30.
Myran, age 19, is another senior at Woodland High School with a business. His business is in the clothing industry and is called Blockulture. It has been running for 1 and a half years and it began when his father took what he drew and turned it into something real. His business could be found on Instagram @BlocKulture and his Instagram is @The Chosen1._ and Twitter: StayHumbleTarzan.
Lastly, Morgan Mahaley along with her friends Kendall Seveur and Brandy Mims, all seniors, started KMB Crystals. They want to help others understand and buy inexpensive crystals and sell paintings that represent all body types. The business started when Morgan bought too many crystals then she let people buy them from her. They have been running for a few months now and could be found on Instagram @kmb.crystals. Their prices range from $5-$25.
It is quite inspiring how these young adults have started their own small businesses while being in high school and facing the challenge of balancing school and work. Technology has quite an impact on their businesses as well such as getting their names out there to expand the clientele of their business and to be able to get their businesses started. If more people started their own businesses at a young age, not only would they have the benefit of being their own boss; they would also get the benefit of working their own hours, expanding, owning their own profit, and being able to get ahead financially.
Valentine’s Day at Woodland High School
By: Kennedy Hardegree
Valentine’s day is a big holiday for many students including the ones here at Woodland HIgh. Many students participate in the holiday, whether it’s with friends, family, or their significant other.
Those who do participate in the holiday normally give and receive gifts, things like candy (mostly chocolate), flowers, teddy bears, and many other sweet things.
Before covid-19 started students say that “Valentine’s Day was normal. People giving and receiving gifts, heart decor everywhere, and lots of people go dressed nicely”. It was an average valentines day for the staff members and students.
Covid-19 hit and many things changed, including the way things happen at school. One of the teachers at Woodland said “ There were hardly any students on campus so I didn’t see anyone do anything for the holiday ”. For most people, the day was very boring and most people didn’t do much.
Valentine’s day 2022, there were heart decorations around everywhere, the Woodland Choir delivered roses with a song to the students who ordered the v-day grams. I saw students giving gifs and there was lots of positive energy, mostly from the people with significant others. Most people would say it was a “regular Valentine’s y”.
Valentine’s day is a big holiday for many students including the ones here at Woodland HIgh. Many students participate in the holiday, whether it’s with friends, family, or their significant other.
Those who do participate in the holiday normally give and receive gifts, things like candy (mostly chocolate), flowers, teddy bears, and many other sweet things.
Before covid-19 started students say that “Valentine’s Day was normal. People giving and receiving gifts, heart decor everywhere, and lots of people go dressed nicely”. It was an average valentines day for the staff members and students.
Covid-19 hit and many things changed, including the way things happen at school. One of the teachers at Woodland said “ There were hardly any students on campus so I didn’t see anyone do anything for the holiday ”. For most people, the day was very boring and most people didn’t do much.
Valentine’s day 2022, there were heart decorations around everywhere, the Woodland Choir delivered roses with a song to the students who ordered the v-day grams. I saw students giving gifs and there was lots of positive energy, mostly from the people with significant others. Most people would say it was a “regular Valentine’s y”.
Senioritis
By Skylar Webb
Being a senior is a stressful period of time that all high schoolers go through at some point. One of the most stressful parts about senior year is the senioritis that comes with it. Many seniors experience senioritis in their last year. Senioritis is when high school seniors begin to get lazy with their work and start slacking. This begins to show in schoolwork usually after the first semester of school.
I also think that seniors experience a lack of motivation. Especially with the stress of having to choose a college to go to and try to get some type of an idea of what they want to do when they graduate. There are some ways to help with senioritis. For example, seniors can look at the bigger picture and finish strong. They can also make sure they keep up with their schoolwork so that they don't end up getting behind.
Being a senior is a stressful period of time that all high schoolers go through at some point. One of the most stressful parts about senior year is the senioritis that comes with it. Many seniors experience senioritis in their last year. Senioritis is when high school seniors begin to get lazy with their work and start slacking. This begins to show in schoolwork usually after the first semester of school.
I also think that seniors experience a lack of motivation. Especially with the stress of having to choose a college to go to and try to get some type of an idea of what they want to do when they graduate. There are some ways to help with senioritis. For example, seniors can look at the bigger picture and finish strong. They can also make sure they keep up with their schoolwork so that they don't end up getting behind.
MEET MS. JULYE
Headshot of school social worker Ms. Julye.
Zanyya Gibbs 2022/02/03
Ms. Julye has been Woodland High School’s school social worker for about a year now and she graduated from Georgia State. Even though she’s new, she has a lot to offer.
When wanting to know more about social work, Ms. Julye is the person to ask. Her room is on the 300 hallway (room 314 to be exact). Last week, I interviewed this hard-working woman on the life of being a Social Worker and the ins and outs of this job. What exactly is a social worker? Well, when one thinks about the word specifically, they probably think of someone who works with orphans but that is not exactly true. Social work is about more than just dealing with orphaned kids, it is also about helping kids outside of the school system and aiding them in getting an education, this may include: homelessness, child abuse, counseling, etc. Social workers also help families who are in need. Ms. Julye stated that social workers’ duties are “alleviating any barriers that hinder kids from getting education or access to education.” This job requires a LOT of time. When I asked Ms. Julye how much time this job takes up, she reported that she works “8 hours a day, five days a week,” but she admitted that sometimes the job is over time depending on the situation. In this field, if you want to be a social worker, you are required to have a masters’ degree in social work. Some challenges of this career are self-care, stress, overworking, and taking work home. However, “putting smiles on people’s faces and making differences in people’s lives, building relationships” makes the job worth it.
Ms. Julye’s passion is to help mostly African American girls ``increase their emotional intelligence.” She really wants to bring awareness to all girls about “how food can impact your emotional well-being.” If she wasn’t a social worker, she probably would have been in a career regarding therapy or physical therapy. She became interested in social work when someone came into her psychology class and spoke on social work. Immediately after, her mind went “That’s what I want to do!” Ms. Julye does not regret becoming a social worker because “you can do anything in social work….you’re [social workers] unlimited really….I don’t regret it, at all.”
Ms. Julye has been Woodland High School’s school social worker for about a year now and she graduated from Georgia State. Even though she’s new, she has a lot to offer.
When wanting to know more about social work, Ms. Julye is the person to ask. Her room is on the 300 hallway (room 314 to be exact). Last week, I interviewed this hard-working woman on the life of being a Social Worker and the ins and outs of this job. What exactly is a social worker? Well, when one thinks about the word specifically, they probably think of someone who works with orphans but that is not exactly true. Social work is about more than just dealing with orphaned kids, it is also about helping kids outside of the school system and aiding them in getting an education, this may include: homelessness, child abuse, counseling, etc. Social workers also help families who are in need. Ms. Julye stated that social workers’ duties are “alleviating any barriers that hinder kids from getting education or access to education.” This job requires a LOT of time. When I asked Ms. Julye how much time this job takes up, she reported that she works “8 hours a day, five days a week,” but she admitted that sometimes the job is over time depending on the situation. In this field, if you want to be a social worker, you are required to have a masters’ degree in social work. Some challenges of this career are self-care, stress, overworking, and taking work home. However, “putting smiles on people’s faces and making differences in people’s lives, building relationships” makes the job worth it.
Ms. Julye’s passion is to help mostly African American girls ``increase their emotional intelligence.” She really wants to bring awareness to all girls about “how food can impact your emotional well-being.” If she wasn’t a social worker, she probably would have been in a career regarding therapy or physical therapy. She became interested in social work when someone came into her psychology class and spoke on social work. Immediately after, her mind went “That’s what I want to do!” Ms. Julye does not regret becoming a social worker because “you can do anything in social work….you’re [social workers] unlimited really….I don’t regret it, at all.”
Mr. Raiford our Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator
Mr. Raiford standing in front of Woodland High School
By: Mya Gray
Mr. Raiford began here at Woodland High School March 2021 as a substitute teacher. Later that year in April a new job was posted. After getting to know some of the students and teachers, he instantly fell in love and became Woodland High School's “Mental Health and Wellness facilitator”. His job is to “make sure that every student has someone they trust at school who can help with their problems.” Which is aside from being the best dressed adult which he states is a full time job in itself.
After a long time Mr. Raiford enjoys baking, reading and spending time with his dogs. He also enjoys listening to music and driving around. He states that if he was not a teacher at Woodland he would “work in sales or finance. Ideally, I’d be one of those scene-stealing side characters in a workplace drama series who gets their own spinoff show after three seasons”. Little do some students know that he has a sister here at Woodland High School, Coach Raiford”, our athletic trainer. He states that “We support each other, and it means a lot that I get to have a family member who can guide me when I need help and trusts me to guide her when she needs it. Shout out Miss Leslie!”. Mr. Raiford loves his students and he knows that what he does is important and that students depend on him, he uses this to drive him and motivate him through the work days.
What Mr. Raiford does here at Woodland can be a really tough job at times, he wants to help students learn how to become more self-aware and build better relationships with themselves, other students, and adults. One thing that he would want all students to know is “Words are like bricks, you can build a house or sink a dead body and that choice is up to you on a daily basis. Every single one of you matter and have different talents to offer the world, but you have to decide whether you want to build people (and yourselves) up or tear them down.”
Mr. Raiford began here at Woodland High School March 2021 as a substitute teacher. Later that year in April a new job was posted. After getting to know some of the students and teachers, he instantly fell in love and became Woodland High School's “Mental Health and Wellness facilitator”. His job is to “make sure that every student has someone they trust at school who can help with their problems.” Which is aside from being the best dressed adult which he states is a full time job in itself.
After a long time Mr. Raiford enjoys baking, reading and spending time with his dogs. He also enjoys listening to music and driving around. He states that if he was not a teacher at Woodland he would “work in sales or finance. Ideally, I’d be one of those scene-stealing side characters in a workplace drama series who gets their own spinoff show after three seasons”. Little do some students know that he has a sister here at Woodland High School, Coach Raiford”, our athletic trainer. He states that “We support each other, and it means a lot that I get to have a family member who can guide me when I need help and trusts me to guide her when she needs it. Shout out Miss Leslie!”. Mr. Raiford loves his students and he knows that what he does is important and that students depend on him, he uses this to drive him and motivate him through the work days.
What Mr. Raiford does here at Woodland can be a really tough job at times, he wants to help students learn how to become more self-aware and build better relationships with themselves, other students, and adults. One thing that he would want all students to know is “Words are like bricks, you can build a house or sink a dead body and that choice is up to you on a daily basis. Every single one of you matter and have different talents to offer the world, but you have to decide whether you want to build people (and yourselves) up or tear them down.”
How do high school relationships affect mental health?
By: Mya Gray Dec., 2021
High Schoolers according to Urban dictionary are, “Students or people who are in their third metamorphosis stage, and rely on an intricate symbiotic relationship with one another involving homework and tests to survive high school.” Although this may be a joke you will find that there are real issues here. High schoolers are still growing physically, mentally, and emotionally. We are overcoming so many different obstacles every day.
“About 95 percent of high school relationships fail.” In high school you find that a lot of students are still trying to find themselves. Though it may be hard to not fall in love and form genuine connections, know that they might not last or be beneficial to your future. Students go through lots of different stages when forming these relationships. Some may deal with rumors or find they might not have the same interest. Others may use their relationships to have a certain look or for attention. Overall finding these relationships may fail or have come to an end it tends to take a huge toll on our mental health.
Growing up, they find that when they fall in love or build a new bond they want to make it last as long as they can and “Although building and sustaining strong relationships to ones closest to them is essential, discarding and leaving toxic relationships behind is just as important”. While building and being in these relationships they may find themselves Stressed,depressed and maybe feeling a little bit insecure. Although in the days of social media everything looks so easy or picture perfect and having certain connections or relationships has been made a standard now it's ok to leave or be alone. Building self confidence and chasing your dreams is most important at this age.
High Schoolers according to Urban dictionary are, “Students or people who are in their third metamorphosis stage, and rely on an intricate symbiotic relationship with one another involving homework and tests to survive high school.” Although this may be a joke you will find that there are real issues here. High schoolers are still growing physically, mentally, and emotionally. We are overcoming so many different obstacles every day.
“About 95 percent of high school relationships fail.” In high school you find that a lot of students are still trying to find themselves. Though it may be hard to not fall in love and form genuine connections, know that they might not last or be beneficial to your future. Students go through lots of different stages when forming these relationships. Some may deal with rumors or find they might not have the same interest. Others may use their relationships to have a certain look or for attention. Overall finding these relationships may fail or have come to an end it tends to take a huge toll on our mental health.
Growing up, they find that when they fall in love or build a new bond they want to make it last as long as they can and “Although building and sustaining strong relationships to ones closest to them is essential, discarding and leaving toxic relationships behind is just as important”. While building and being in these relationships they may find themselves Stressed,depressed and maybe feeling a little bit insecure. Although in the days of social media everything looks so easy or picture perfect and having certain connections or relationships has been made a standard now it's ok to leave or be alone. Building self confidence and chasing your dreams is most important at this age.
Coaches have a bigger impact than what most see
There is much more to the word “coach” than what we think
By: Terrence P
When you think of the word “coach” what comes to mind? Is it just a person who manages a sports team or is it deeper than that? Coaches can affect others in different ways that don’t pertain to sports. Coaches tend to be very active in the community and inspire others to give back to the community. Coaches provide the world with so much but it is often overlooked.
Things that are often overlooked with coaches are their impacts on a person’s character and the way they act towards others. Coaches can instill values and life lessons into a player or person, preparing them for the real world. Coaches regulate players’ grades making sure they don’t drop and giving them better opportunities to get into a good college and get a good job. Coaches take players to volunteer in community activities to help clean up the community and bring unity. These are just a handful of ways coaches can impact people.
The term coach is an understatement of what their real job is. I conducted a survey around the team asking them in what aspects has a coach helped them out in life. There were two responses that really stood out to me. Thomas stated that, “coaches have helped me out in life by showing me how to handle certain situations in a positive way no matter how bad they may seem”. Damien stated, “The way the football program is ran by the coach makes me feel like I'm in a brotherhood which can help me with my collaboration skills for my career path.”
Coaches can’t devote their full life to their sports, they have other things to do in life, most coaches have a family of their own to take care of. All of this can sometimes be too much for coaches to handle. I asked Coach Hicks can coaching be too much on you in addition to what you have going on outside of coaching? He stated, “It can be sometimes but it is worth it, because he is contributing to producing the next successful high class men in our society”.
When you think of the word “coach” what comes to mind? Is it just a person who manages a sports team or is it deeper than that? Coaches can affect others in different ways that don’t pertain to sports. Coaches tend to be very active in the community and inspire others to give back to the community. Coaches provide the world with so much but it is often overlooked.
Things that are often overlooked with coaches are their impacts on a person’s character and the way they act towards others. Coaches can instill values and life lessons into a player or person, preparing them for the real world. Coaches regulate players’ grades making sure they don’t drop and giving them better opportunities to get into a good college and get a good job. Coaches take players to volunteer in community activities to help clean up the community and bring unity. These are just a handful of ways coaches can impact people.
The term coach is an understatement of what their real job is. I conducted a survey around the team asking them in what aspects has a coach helped them out in life. There were two responses that really stood out to me. Thomas stated that, “coaches have helped me out in life by showing me how to handle certain situations in a positive way no matter how bad they may seem”. Damien stated, “The way the football program is ran by the coach makes me feel like I'm in a brotherhood which can help me with my collaboration skills for my career path.”
Coaches can’t devote their full life to their sports, they have other things to do in life, most coaches have a family of their own to take care of. All of this can sometimes be too much for coaches to handle. I asked Coach Hicks can coaching be too much on you in addition to what you have going on outside of coaching? He stated, “It can be sometimes but it is worth it, because he is contributing to producing the next successful high class men in our society”.
