When Teens Need Jobs To Graduate, Pandemic Forces Creativity
WFAE South Mecklenburg High senior Aliyah Partin started a business selling decorated bottles to meet her graduation requirements. When 18-year-old Aliyah Partin finishes a day of remote learning at South Mecklenburg High, she might step out to her backyard to spray-paint empty wine bottles. On a recent afternoon, she was starting a custom order for a client. "She wants a mint green and white ombre bottle," Partin said as she applied the first coat of paint. "It’s for her friend’s birthday." Ann Doss Helms A sampling of the decorated bottles South Meck senior Aliyah Partin sells. Or sh...
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