THE 2019-2020 TEAM

Mason Barnett

Mason is a senior at Columbia High School.  He is in NHS, Spanish Club and Chess Club.  Outside of school he enjoys playing basketball with friends and working out.  "I plan to attend college to further my education with either a major in business or finance.  One business I would like to start is one centered around young computer coders."  This year he looks forward to having a mentor and making connections that he can apply as an entrepreneur. 

James Hopkins

James is a junior at Waterloo High School and enjoys tennis and chess in his spare time.  He plans to own his own business or go into pharmaceuticals after high school.  This year he looks forward to having large group projects and starting his own business with guidance from experienced professionals. "I hope to have two or more products out on Amazon by the end of the year. I want it to be card game products like matts, card sleeves and card boxes." 
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Anabella Huffhines

Anabella is a senior at Columbia High School. Along with working at Tequila Mexican Restaurant in Columbia, she also participates in clubs such as Student Council, Spanish Club, Blue Crew and Community Service. In the future, she plans to major in pediatric nursing and a minor in spanish and sign language. Although she is unsure of what she wants her personal business in Monroe County startUp to be, she knows that helping people is her main priority. Anabella is very thankful and excited to learn more about the aspects of business through mentors, experiences and the startUp class itself.

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Ronnie Hunsaker

Ronnie is a senior at Columbia High School and plays football, basketball and track. He hopes to further his athletic and academic career at a four year university and major in computer sciences.  "I took startUP class because I want to learn how to interact more with people and learn the qualities of what it is like to own a business. startUP class also teaches good life skills like how to work together and compromise when needed."  A skills he would like to improve this year is his presentation skills. 

Nate Janson

Nate is a senior at Gibault Catholic High School​.  He plays soccer and baseball, as well as a member of The Students for Life, Stomp out Suicide, NHS and FCA.  He enjoys fishing and being outdoors.  "I plan to attend the University of Colorado Boulder or Norte Dame. One idea I have for a business is an app that stops people from looking at their phone while driving."  This particular app would house all content like emails, articles, etc. and take verbal commands to open and read the content to you.  He looks forward to learning more about how to transform an idea into a business. 

Reid Schilling

Reid is a senior at Waterloo High School where he serves as Vice President for the FFA Chapter and Section 22.  He is also involved in Renaissance and NHS.  "My goal is to go to college to get a degree in Agricultural Business.  I have owned a mowing business in the past and I want to own a business with a product in the tech and ag industry."  This year Reid wants to learn more about leadership and how to properly run a business. In his free time he likes to spend time with friends. 

Colin McFarland

Colin is a senior at Waterloo High School and enjoys basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball.  He likes to share his sports talent with younger generations whenever possible.  As a student he looks forward to learning each day in class with his team members.  He plans to run and operate his own business one day.  "I look up to Mark Cuban for my inspiration when it comes to the business world.  He is such a good idle because he knows so much about business and what is important."

Lauren Roderick

Lauren is a senior at Columbia High School and is involved in Student Council, NHS and varsity soccer.  "I am an extremely passionate person, thus, I am very excited to undergo experiences, find connections, and start my own personal business!" Her goal is to standout, network and prepare yourself for the future.  "I am most excited for a mentor. I feel that learning from their previous mistakes and successes is one of the best ways to succeed. startUp will help me tremendously with my future endeavors, in addition to everyday practical experiences."


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