Local high school freshman excels with sweet business

She’s attended the Collegiate Pathway since she was in Pre-K in 2017-2018, and by second grade, she was already creating different flavors for her lemonade. Eventually, that grew into her parents securing vendor permits so she could sell at local festivals. While the pandemic in 2020 put a pause on the business, it didn t end it. Now at 14, she has had some new ideas to freshen up the business, like adding popcorn to the menu. “It’s encouraging,” her dad Chris said. “She’s learning how to do business, deal with people, and become confident. Maybe someday, the products will be distributed in stores.” So what is she doing with her hard-earned money? Her family said she is saving it for college, but also for fun activities she enjoys. It has become a family affair as well, because Harris plays the clarinet in the marching band. She is also a volleyball player. So her family often runs her lemonade and popcorn stand for her at the home football games, while she is on the field performing. When she isn t doing all of that, you can find her inside the Hillside Village shopping area in Cedar Hill at her weekend location. In addition to her success in business, she is earning her associate’s degree from Dallas College and may pursue a career in writing or theatre.