Carrying on the Russert Legacy: Luke Russert’s Journey from Grief to Self-Discovery

Kate Nuechterlein • January 30, 2024

“I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a father-son relationship as strong, as loving, as caring as that of Luke and Tim Russert,” Huffstetler said. “That [relationship] was not manufactured for TV. It was truly something else.”

From Educator to Ice Cream Entrepreneur: Annie Park Founds Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream

Peyton Zaletsky • November 13, 2023

“I now realize that what I do at Sarah’s Handmade isn't that different from my teaching background,” Park, BC ’13, said. “I'm doing more than just giving my employees an hourly wage—I am creating a community, a sense of purpose, and a sense of responsibility, and this is no different than creating a community in any environment I've been in.”

Through Henri Nöel Jewelry, Vivian Grimes Carries on Family Passion for Craftsmanship

Maddie Mulligan • November 7, 2023

“If I’m going to put my heart and soul into something, I want it to mean something,” Vivian said. “It has not only a monetary value, but such emotional value attached to it. I think that’s really special.”

The Power of the Pedal: Beyer Provides Kids With Bikes Through CycleService

Kate Nuechterlein • October 1, 2023

“I grew up backpacking, hiking, all that stuff, but I had never heard of bike touring,” he said. “And I thought, ‘How can I connect this idea of service that’s really important to me now from high school, and this idea of the outdoors, and mold these into one thing where the outdoors can sort of be this outlet for kids like me?’”

Through Monsters and Magic, Dionne’s New Children’s Book Series Teaches Interpersonal Skills

Spencer Steppe • September 24, 2023

“I’ve always wanted to be a writer since I was seven and discovered that books were written by people, not machines,” Dionne said. 

Emotional Pokemon: In Shad’s Voidpet App, Users Embrace Emotional Awareness

Erin Flaherty • September 10, 2023

"Something that you might have thought was stupid or trivial is actually really game changing,” Shad said. “A little goes a long way.”

Fitzpatrick Serves Up Specialty Beverages With Damn Right Cocktails

Ellie Crowley • April 16, 2023

“I just remember my senior year, you know, obviously once we were all 21, I was able to get my bartending license and make cocktails for my girlfriends,” Fitzpatrick, BC ’17, said. “I thought, you know, it would be so great if I could just can this or bottle this and sell it but, but alas, you know, school got in the way.”

First and Foremost, Doxie McCoy

Erin Flaherty • February 23, 2023

“Before there was authentic, there was Doxie,” Doggett said.

Through StaffOnTap, Wooley Fills Gap in Senior Care Industry

Ellie Crowley • February 21, 2023

“I grew up working in my family business of nursing homes really since the seventh grade,” Wooley, BC ’17, said. “Senior care was not cool back then. Every family dinner conversation has been around senior care since I can remember.”

The Power of Searching: Chow Seeks for Innovation at Google

Kate Nuechterlein • October 16, 2022

“Marketing is about storytelling,” he said. “It’s about connecting with people. And mastering those fundamentals like empathy, insights, what motivates people, how to connect with people through story and words—that is the craft.”

McDermott Encourages High School Students’ Success with Transeo

Sophia Ellis • September 13, 2022

“Everyday there were and still are tough challenges, whether that’s product market fit, fundraising, building the team, or programming,” McDermott said. “There were multiple times when we wondered if it would even work or be able to stay alive. Some of our highest highs and lowest lows have happened in the span of the same day. It’s very much how a startup works.”

Addison Brings Ghana’s Cocoa Back to Its Roots

Ellie Crowley • September 11, 2022

“We’re constantly producing chocolate,” Addison said. “We’re roasting, we’re grinding the beans, we’re molding chocolate or packaging. So every day is a little bit different. Depending on the order, sometimes we’re doing chocolate tasting events.”