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“I saw a restaurant was in need of a host and I thought it would be a good job to have over the summer. It was a overall good experience to have as my first job. I learned how to be more responisble and committed.”

– Greta Bonati ‘25

I’ve done gymnastics for a long time so I thought it was a fun way for me to make some money. I worked at American Gymnasters, in Key Biscayne. Mostly I liked working with the little kids and teaching them tumbles and floor routines.”

– Mariapia Jarrin ‘26

it, create tasks for the employees to complete before the next meeting,” said junior Benjamin Quintana Martinez.

Senior Jonas Carvalho followed his passion for sailing, by working as a youth sailing coach at the Coral Reef Yacht Club.

“I wanted to pursue this job because as a sailor, I am passionate about the sport and wanted to teach young kids how to sail,” Carvalho said.

Some decided to work at family businesses. This was the case for senior Jonah Schachter, who worked at his family’s furniture business in Foxpoint, Wisconsin.

“I work there most summers, working with experienced employees, helping out with inventory in the warehouse. I learned the basics about teamwork and hard work while at my job,” Schachter said.

Story by Ariella Zecchini

SMILING, senior Esther Enekes helps unpack a bag out of a car as campers start to arrive to sleepaway camp.

“Being a counselor at camp was so much fun. It was my first time doing it and I had such a fun time,” Enekes said. Photo provided by Esther Enekes