Get Your BAKKE On

DT students start a new business at the school

By: Ridley Sadd

The DT Entrepreneurship class is ready to bake. A group of junior students are starting a business called BAKKE that will now be offered a sweet treat every Wednesday starting October 6th. 

“I am really excited to start our new business, BAKKE, because it’s a great way to learn how to start up a business. I am also excited to start this with my friends,” says Addie Fay.

The school recently added Entrepreneurship as a new class this year, taught by veteran teacher Ms. Chris Seberger. The goal of the class is to teach students about starting a business and becoming entrepreneurs, so Seberger thought it was only natural to give the class some real-world experience. The budding entrepreneurs will learn how to run a small business, and make money so that they can expand their selection of treats.

“Mrs. Goracke said that Giltner does baked goods and sells them all around the school.  So I presented it to the class, the girls liked it and they then took it from there,” said Seberger. 

The idea to make baked goods started from the principal, Mrs. Michalea Goracke; the girls liked that idea, and BAKKE was formed. The business is open to teachers, junior high and high school students, who are able to purchase these sweet treats. 

“I am very excited to try these new treats. I also love the idea that my friends are putting it together,” says Senior Sophie Fitch.

Students Addie Fay, Kayla Kennedy, Bree Donohue, Katrina Caraway and Emily Happold are starting a baking business called BAKKE; the name comes from the combination of the first letter of each students’ name. With this new business it’s not only about learning about entrepreneurship, it’s about going out and being an entrepreneur. Along with satisfying the school’s cravings for a sweet treat, each member of BAKKE has their own job. Fay and Carway are the co-CEOS, they make the big decisions, as in t-shirts, and the order forms they send out. Kennedy is the secretary who takes notes on things they have to accomplish. Donohue, as the treasurer, adds how much the ingredients cost, and keeps track of their bank account. Happold keeps the supplies stocked. 

“I’m really excited to start this new entrepreneurship business journey because it’s going to teach us girls a lot of new skills and will be a fun way of learning,” says Kennedy.

Starting October 6th students will be offered a treat every Wednesday. The first product they are going to be selling is puppy chow. You can order up to as many sweets as you want.  They will be adding new deserts for students to try. They will be selling the treats in the concession stand for 5 minutes after school. Snacks will cost between $1.50 - $6.00, depending on how much you get. The money they make will go back into their account, to help pay for ingredients and supplies for upcoming snacks.  

“I am very excited to start up our business BAKKE, because I think it will be a great opportunity for us to learn what starting a business is like,” Says Katrina Caraway.