Students
Erin Anderson
Who am I?
Erin is a Senior at Mattoon High School. Erin is joined with teen court on the first Wednesday of every month. She also works as a babysitter almost every weekend, and helps her grandma when needed. She enjoys to cooking and reading. She can also speak a little bit of Italian. Her mentor is Sherri Branson.
Why am I in ClassE?
She joined ClassE because she one day wants to open a restaurant. Erin enjoys the class because it teaches you more than just about businesses, it teaches you how to be on time to everything and respect your self and others.
My College Plans
No information provided.
My Business
Her class individual business is called Your Delight where individual snacks, like hot chocolate, are made to look cute.
Katie Brush
Who am I?
Katie is a junior from Mattoon High School who enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends.
Why am I in ClassE?
Katie took the class to learn about how small businesses operate, and learning the basics of starting up a new business in a small town.
My College Plans
Katie plans on going to a four year college and wants to become a doctor or dentist.
My Business
She and her partner Jenny Hildebrand starting a partnership called Liberty Leo. They created the name Liberty Leo based on a big cat that was was rescued from The Big Cat Sanctuary, so by buying the shirt 20% of the profits go to The Big Cat Sanctuary to help save the endangered species.
Ryan Chambers
Who am I?
No information provided.
Why am I in ClassE?
No information provided.
My College Plans
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My Business
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Cole Diepholz
Who am I?
Cole is a junior at Mattoon High School. Outside of Class E, Cole enjoys making movies, playing football, working out, and playing Xbox.
Why am I in ClassE?
He joined Class E to learn more about business and what it takes to be an entrepreneur. One thing he likes about Class E is the knowledge and experience you from starting up a business.
My College Plans
In the future, Cole plans on going to SIUC or UofI to study business administration.
My Business
My business is Diepholz Films, I make video advertisements for local business’s. I started my business because I love to make videos and creating new things!
Kristin Doty
Who am I?
Kristen Doty is a senior at Mattoon High School. Her mentors were Joyce Madigan and Debbie Deters.
Why am I in ClassE?
She decided to take Class E to learn more about businesses and what to do when it is first getting started.
My College Plans
She is going to Lake Land College after graduating high school to study accounting and then Eastern.
My Business
For her individual business, Kristen started Winston and Kristen’s Puppy Treats inspired by her dog, Winston.
Morgan Hampton
Who am I?
Morgan Hampton is a Junior at Mattoon High School.
Why am I in ClassE?
She joined Class E because she wanted to learn how to startup and operate her own business in the future.
My College Plans
She plans on attending EIU to undergrad in teaching then transferring to U of I to get a master’s degree in library science and eventually move on to opening her own bookstore.
My Business
Morgan has partnered with Kaitlyn Pearson to create Cochleari, in which they sell necklaces handmade from spoons.
Jenny Hildebrand
Who am I?
Jenny Hildebrand is a junior at Mattoon High School. She enjoys playing soccer and volunteering in her community during her free time.
Why am I in ClassE?
One of her favorite things about ClassE is meeting new faces in the community.
My College Plans
Her future plans include, attending Illinois State University, majoring in business and law, and attending law school.
My Business
Her partnership with classmate, Katie Brush, is a t-shirt company called Liberty Leo, which donates twenty percent to a non-profit organization called The Big Cat Sanctuary that helps save wildlife.
Hannah Houston
Who am I?
Hannah Houston is a Junior at Charleston High School. Her mentor is Debbie Deters.
Why am I in ClassE?
Class E has taught me how to be a leader and work with difficult people. Hannah joined Class E to get college credit and so she can learn how to manage her own art business.
My College Plans
She plans to attend Savannah College of Art and Design or EIU.
My Business
Inspired Handcrafted Pottery
Her business is Inspired where she sells pottery pieces she makes during her art class and free time.
Whitney Janssen
Who am I?
Whitney is a junior at Mattoon High School. Her mentor is Jerry McCoy.
Why am I in ClassE?
She joined this class because she likes the idea of becoming wealthy all while being her own boss. She appreciates the opportunities she receives in this class and all of the connections she has received. If it wasn’t for this class Whitney feels very strongly she wouldn’t have the goal to be a millionaire and know how to reach that goal.
My College Plans
Her future goal is to go to college and receive a degree in business or business law.
My Business
Whitney has a partnership with Val making sport wear.
Jaz Monahan
Who am I?
Jaz Monahan is a senior at Charleston High School. Since Jaz joined the class, he has become a better listener, speaker, and worker. One of the most important things he has learned is that opportunities need to be used properly; otherwise, there is no point in even pursuing business growth. His mentor is Scott Bierman.
Why am I in ClassE?
He joined the class because he wanted a better grasp of the aspects of business.
My College Plans
Jaz plans to attend the University of Illinois or Ohio State University majoring in Business.
My Business
The business that he started is called Best Suds. Best Suds is a soap business that sells primarily to teachers and students at the high school.
Jake Noelker
Who am I?
No information provided.
Why am I in ClassE?
No information provided.
My College Plans
No information provided.
My Business
No information provided.
Kyle Packer
Who am I?
No information provided.
Why am I in ClassE?
No information provided.
My College Plans
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My Business
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Kaitlyn Pearson
Who am I?
Kaitlyn is a junior at Mattoon High School. Kaitlyn enjoys playing basketball, volunteering in the community, and spending time with friends and family.
Why am I in ClassE?
She joined ClassE to learn more about business and see if it would be something she would want to do in her future. What she likes most about the class is that you learn things that you wouldn’t in school, like how to meet and talk with new people.
My College Plans
In the future Kaitlyn is planning on attending Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis the fall of 2017 to major in business.
My Business
She has made a partnership with Morgan Hampton making hand-made jewelry out of old jewelry and spoons.
Matt Vaselovic
Who am I?
No information provided.
Why am I in ClassE?
No information provided.
My College Plans
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My Business
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Val Zendeli
Who am I?
Val Zendeli is a junior from Charleston High School. His mentor is Craig Cunningham of Wells Fargo.
Why am I in ClassE?
The most important thing Val has learned from ClassE is that people and presenting skills are vital in everyday situations.
My College Plans
He is interested in going to college somewhere in either Illinois or Missouri. He wants to study something in the business field and possibly design/code.
My Business
His business, JZ Graphics is a shirt provider that wholesales Sri-fit shirts. His business is a partnership with fellow classE student Whitney Janssen. Together they hope to sell shirts through local events and clubs in Coles County.