Students
Kat Blase
Who am I?
My name is Kat Blase. I am a junior at Charleston High School. I play volleyball and I love hanging out with friends.
Why am I in ClassE?
I am in Class E because I thought it would be a great opprotunity to get me out of my comfort zone and meet new people. I plan on using the information from this class to help me start a daycare when I am older.
My College Plans
My future plans are to go to college and play volleyball. When I graduate I want to start a daycare or be a physical therapist.
My Business
For my business I am making bracelets. Friendship bracelets are $5 and beaded bracelets are $3.
Kenzie Bratton
Who am I?
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Why am I in ClassE?
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My College Plans
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My Business
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Brenton Eggleston
Who am I?
I am Brenton Eggleston , Junior, Homeschooled. In my free time i enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my friends and family.
Why am I in ClassE?
I chose to join ClassE because i wanted to learn more about the business world and getting to network with business owners and learning about them and how they got to where they are today.
My College Plans
I am still undecided on what college i would like to go to but i want to do something in business.
My Business
My business is LEMA. I sell gift baskets and one of the baskets i sell is a sleep basket for people who have trouble sleeping. I also am doing baskets for different holidays.
Kayla Fisher
Who am I?
No information provided.
Why am I in ClassE?
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My College Plans
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My Business
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Ginger Gardner
Who am I?
My name is Ginger Gardner, I am a junior at Mattoon High School. At school I am in NHS and BIONIC. I play soccer and cheer on my school on the Varsity Cheerleading team. Outside of school i work at Mattoon Academy and Mighty Max Car Wash. I also do competitive cheer at Cayla’s Power Tumbling and Cheer.
Why am I in ClassE?
I am apart of ClassE because I saw how much my sister loved. I had also been thinking about starting my own Cheer Gym when I get older.
My College Plans
I plan on going to Lakeland for 2 years and then transferring to University of Illinois or Illinois State University for Business Advertising or Graphic Communication. I also plan on cheering throughout my college experience.
My Business
For my business i have made a Temporary Tattoo company called G INKS where i make custom designed tattoos for anyone and everyone.
Abbie Kennell
Who am I?
My name is Abbie Kennell. Currently, I am a junior at Mattoon High School. I also work as a receptionist at Pilson Auto Center in Mattoon. I enjoy working out, playing sand volleyball and spending time with friends and family. I also love children and my new puppy, Sandi.
Why am I in ClassE?
I became interested in ClassE after hearing my friends talk about it the last couple of years. I felt like ClassE would be an amazing opportunity to learn about becoming an entrepreneur, as well as to grow as a person. It will also help prepare me to start my own business someday.
My College Plans
Attending Cosmetology school has always been my plan after high school. However, I have recently began considering going to EIU to study business as well. I plan to own my own salon someday.
My Business
When creating my business, I wanted something to encourage others to have a positive attitude, to live the life they imagine and to charge after their dreams! So, I have created an apparel line to sell this life style.
This is why I chose the name “Lonely Rhino” for my business.
I think each of us should be a Lonely Rhino. We all should have thick skin and not care so much about what others think or say about us. We should never be afraid. We need to stop fearing so many things, including our own success! We should mind our business…worry about ourselves and let others do as they please. We should laugh out loud and laugh often. We should take time to relax and recharge. We must learn to be okay with being alone. We need to realize we do not need approval from anyone to live the life we imagine for ourselves! We also need to learn to lighten up and have some fun! We all should realize that we have something valuable to offer this world! Also, we must learn to be a good listener and a reliable friend. And most importantly, we should be bold and charge after our dreams!
Don’t let life pass you by! Believe in yourself, dream big, be bold, know your worth and charge after your dreams! BE A LONELY RHINO!
Krista Kingery
Who am I?
I am Krista Kingery, Senior, from Mattoon, IL and I go to Mattoon High School. I am a BIONIC mentor and also a Mentoring Leader. In my free time I like to go to Starbucks, hang out with my friends, listen to music, and drive around.
Why am I in ClassE?
I am not 100% sure what I want to do in my future, but the collaboration skills, planning skills, and outreach skills I learn will support my success in any career field I pursue. This class will be beneficial as I will make new connections and learn more about a world that surrounds my own: the business world.
My College Plans
I am proud to say I will be attending Purdue University next year. I am entering their Exploratory Studies for their undecided students. I am looking into majoring in Speech Pathology or Public Relations. I would love to study abroad in my college career because learning about new cultures has always appealed to me.
My Business
My business is Willow Wisp Handcrafted Candles. I am crafting all natural soy wax candles. I chose this business because candles can turn any bad day into a good day and any good day into a great day. I want to bring joy to people and a scented candle seemed to be the perfect way to bring a smile to someone’s face.
Shae Littleford
Who am I?
My name is Shae Littleford and I am a junior at Charleston High School. I play basketball for my varsity high school team. I am also a member of our varsity letter club, C-Club. I am also a member of French National Honors Society.
Why am I in ClassE?
I am in ClassE because I want to learn how to start and run a business. ClassE will also provide me a great chance to network with local businesses.
My College Plans
My college plans include playing basketball at the University of Tennessee Martin. I will study Sport’s Management.
My Business
My business is Shae’s Suds. I will be selling hand-made soap.
Brandon McDowell
Who am I?
No information provided.
Why am I in ClassE?
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My College Plans
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My Business
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Rhemee Murphy
Who am I?
My name is Rhemee Murphy. I’m from Charleston, and I’m homeschooled. In my free time I like to play piano, and read.
Why am I in ClassE?
I’m in ClassE to further my knowledge of the business world, and to learn how to manage my own buisness.
My College Plans
I’m planning on enrolling in the Lake Land College nursing program.
My Business
My business is called Clutter to Clean. Clutter to Clean is an organization and decluttering service. It’s for those people who maybe just don’t have the time to take on that out-of-control closet, or that overly packed attic.
Evie Rudibaugh
Who am I?
No information provided.
Why am I in ClassE?
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My College Plans
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My Business
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Kurt Seaton
Who am I?
My name is Kurt Seaton, I go to Charleston High School and in my free time i love to hunt, fish, and practice for my local shooting team.
Why am I in ClassE?
I am in ClassE because I have allways wanted to learn the inside and outside of a business and how it is started, ran, and accomplished.
My College Plans
After high school I plan on going to Lake Land College to get my welding license and to work for Evapco or Tri County Welding.
My Business
My Business names is racKS, I take apart old unusable wooden pallets and build them into Wine/Beverage racks. my brother and I tried it out about two years ago and I decided to build a business out of it!
Zach Will
Who am I?
My name is Zach Will, I am a senior at Charleston High School. I played varsity golf and tennis all 4 years of high school.
Why am I in ClassE?
I am in ClassE because I wanted to expand my knowledge in the business world as well as getting to listen to different speakers and tour different businesses in the area.
My College Plans
I am planning to attend a two year college then transfer to a 4 year college and finish with a degree to do something with computers.
My Business
The business i decided to start is called Z-WoodZ, it is a woodworking business. I focus on signs but can make other custom orders as well.
Blake Wolfe
Who am I?
I am Blake Wolfe, Senior, Charleston High School. In my free time I enjoy playing golf and spending time with friends and family.
Why am I in ClassE?
I chose ClassE because I wanted to expand my knowledge in the business world as well as getting to listen to different speakers and tour different businesses in the area.
My College Plans
My plans for college are to continue my golfing career at Lincoln Trail College. Then transfer to a four year college and get my bachelors in Accounting.
My Business
My business is Ace Stamping. I am stamping golf wedges. I have also added a new product. I am making a metal washer bracelet with the persons initials stamped on to the washer.