SWAG

Our 2016 winner is now a Team Leader at Chick-fil-A were they were so gracious to give us a tour and allowed our young students to see how a franchise operated

Congratulations to one of our Swagganeers. Team Leader at Chick-fil-A

🐮 Team Member Tuesday- Lauran 🐮

Welcome our newest TEAM LEADER!!!! Lauran has been with Chick-fil-A since 2017. She knows both Front of House and Back of House operations. Lauran is a leader who truly has a servant's heart ❤️ She loves being a leader so she can help others and spread joy to them! Chick-fil-A is Lauran's first job and she is thankful because it has developed her into who she is today!

Fun Facts:

🔹 I can play flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, french horn, trumpet, cornet and trombone 🎺

🔹 My favorite movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 🍫

🔹 What I like to do in my free time: I like to shop and watch Netflix

🔹 Who I look up to: My mom! She is a very strong and independent woman who has had such a huge impact on my life. (And I love her)

🔹 My favorite quote: "God is within her, she will not fail" -Psalm 46:5

🔹 What I want to do with my life: I want to travel internationally and study abroad 🌎

This is Alex Spruell one of the Creators of SWAG Program. As you guessed it we are in our second year without this much needed program due to the Coronavirus. We have had several parents and students reach out wondering about enrollment. We are working on putting it back in motion to ensure chances are giving where they are needed. Keeping following us for updates.

Congratulations to one of our Swagganeers. Great job Lauren Surratt. We are proud of you. Swag it out!!!!!

Catawba County teen earns state 4-H honors HICKORY — Lauran Surratt of Hickory was inducted into the NC 4-H Honor Club in July during NC 4-H Congress. Being selected for Honor Club is a top accomplishment, with

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We are saddened to announce that due to the Coronavirus and the need for social distancing to keep safe, SWAG 2020 has been cancelled.

We look forward to seeing you for SWAG 2021.

Be safe and be smart.

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12-Year-Old Gabrielle Goodwin Lands A Mega-Retail Deal with Target - Black Enterprise Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Goodwin, the founder and CEO of GaBBY Bows, has been working diligently at perfecting her products, which can be found in 74 Target stores

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Teen Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years in Business, Lemonade Distribution in 1,500 Supermarkets - Black Enterprise Teen entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer started a business that went from a single lemonade stand to the the shelves of 1,500 supermarkets across the country