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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

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Addison Sanders’ crochet creations are put on display. “I was kind of getting into crochet, but I knew that I liked crocheting stuffed animals,” Sanders said. Sanders sells amigurumi (crochet stuffed animals) because she thinks it's more fun than making clothing.

Cashing in on Crocheting

Gloria Nguyen, JI Reporter November 27, 2024

With a half finished project in hand, Addison Sanders (10) walked to the Hobby Lobby checkout to buy the yarn she needed to complete it. The cashier complimented it and asked if she sold her crochet items...

Julian Jackson (10) work with his father to make custom sweatshirts. “I really want to make it [bigger] because right now we make the hoodies in his basement and I eventually do want to make it a lot bigger. I want to get an actual store or an actual place outside the house and start selling them outside to other people who don't know who we are because we mostly sell them to family and friends and stuff like that…” Jackson said. “But I eventually want to get it to people who don't know who we are…” They started the business a few years ago.

Young Entrepreneur

Ellie Haverdink, Reporter October 30, 2024

After school, students go off to do their homework or head to their jobs. But for some of them, their jobs are their own family businesses.  Karlie Farnam (10) is one of these students. She makes and...

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