GAVC Entrepreneurship & Computer Graphics

04/22/2026

Great way to wrap up a fantastic year of local and small business presentations!

Huge thank you to Tyler and Laura Jones at The Cove for hosting us this morning and sharing your journey. Your story truly inspired our students to see that turning an idea into reality is possible with hard work and determination.

And we definitely appreciated the drinks, too 😊

Thank you again for a memorable experience!

04/17/2026

A big thank you to Kyle Sulzberger of Dibble Enterprises for providing our students with an incredible tour and presentation this morning.

Students gained valuable insight into both the propane and trucking sides of the business, and how the two operations work together to keep things running smoothly. It was a great real-world look at how different parts of a company coexist and support one another.

We truly appreciate the time and effort spent investing in our students' learning expereience!

04/17/2026

On Tuesday, our students had the opportunity to visit True North for an engaging presentation on starting and running a small business.

A huge thank you to Stacey, Erik, and Madonna for sharing their inspiring stories, experiences, and insights. Your passion and real-world advice made a lasting impact on our students and gave them a deeper understanding of what it takes to turn an idea into a sucessful business.

We appreciate you taking the time to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs!

04/10/2026

Big congratulations to our students who successfully passed their Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification.

Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning real-world business skills truly paid off. We are so proud of the effort they put in to reach this milestone!

A special thank you to Christina Van Yperen and the Grundy Chamber of Commerce for generously funding the certification process. Your support provided our students with an incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and take a meaningful step toward their future careers.

We appreciate your investment in our students and our community!

03/24/2026

Earlier this morning, the Entrepreneurship class visited Dawn Maffeo, owner of Homestead Refillery. She shared her journey of launching her business in downtown Morris, including the type of business she operates and the purpose behind it. Dawn provided strong motivation for students, encouraging them to pursue their goals of one day starting their own businesses. As a follow-up to the visit, students will design and produce t-shirts for her store to sell in celebration of Earth Day.

03/24/2026

Last Friday the Entrepreneurship class visited Simian Brothers to observe and learn the screen printing process. Simian Brothers partnered with Field Day to produce the winning t-shirt design created by Morris High School senior Brodie Peterson. This experience provided students with exposure to an alternative apparel production method beyond what is taught in the classroom.

Special thanks to Patrick Keegan and Erik Enervold

03/19/2026

Another round of T-shirt design winners!

01/29/2026

01/20/2026

Field Day Social Grundy Area Vocational Center

01/16/2026

Giselle Soto, winner of the thank you post.

Students submit multiple designs (social media posts/t-shirt designs) throughout the year, with the client selecting the winning design. This marks her third winning design of the year.
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