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Sammi and Amy Cheung combine their passion for baking and entrepreneurship through their business, Reminisce Cookies

By Brenna Guiliani

To sisters Amy and Sammi, starting their own business has turned their favorite hobby into a way to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and passion for bringing joy to others They turn sugar, butter, flour, and lots of love into delicious cookies that capture the whole school.

Their passion for baking and giving runs deep in their family as their older sister, Queenie, who, during her time at Plymouth North, baked and brought cookies to her teachers around the building This simple act of kindness, along with her delicious cookies, brightened the lives of all her teachers and classmates during her four years and seeing that impact made Amy and Sammi know that this was a tradition they had to continue

To sisters, Amy and Sammi, starting their own business has turned their favorite hobby into a way to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and passion for bringing joy to others. They turn sugar, butter, flour, and lots of love into delicious cookies that capture the whole school

Their passion for baking and giving runs deep in their family as their older sister, Queenie, who, during her time at Plymouth North, baked and brought cookie to her teachers around the building This simple act of kindness, along with her delicious cookies, brightened the lives of all her teachers and classmates during her four years and seeing that impact made Amy and Sammi know that this was a tradition they had to continue

As I began to make the cookies throughout my freshman and sophomore year, it became a really fun hobby," said junior Amy Cheung

As this passion for baking continued, they started putting together their recipes and flavor combinations that everyone fell in love with The sisters quickly became known for their mouthwatering cookies and incredible kindness.

"A couple of my friends told me that I had to start a business I was hesitant because I was never in it for the money, but after a lot of convincing, we started Reminisce!" said Amy

During the fourth term of their sophomore year, the sisters, with the help of their family, started planning their very own business, Reminisce Cookies Together, they used their marketing skills and entrepreneurial spirit to create a logo, social media page, packaging, and ordering system that has allowed their cookie business to become increasingly popular in the past year

"It has grown tremendously since March of 2022, and the profit that we ' ve made is surprising I'd say that our business has grown in the best way possible," said Amy

Over the past year, the sisters have worked incredibly hard to build their own business from the ground up By utilizing social media, they have gained immense popularity around the building for students and staff alike Their work has certainly paid off, as every time they bake the cookies, they are guaranteed to sell out in minutes

"They are the best cookies you will ever eat and are baked fresh with love and hard work! Amy and Sammi are both in several rigorous AP Classes and still make time to bake delicious cookies for their customers," said junior customer Julia Ryan Reminisce is also unique because while creating new flavor combinations and addicting recipes each week, the cookies also allow for a healthy alternative to the average cookie.

"Every cookie we make has probably about half the sugar than what the original recipe calls for as we try to make them a healthier alternative for our customers," said Sammi Cheung, co-creator of Reminisce Cookies

Reminisce is also unique because while creating new flavor combinations and addicting recipes each week, the cookies also allow for a healthy alternative to the average cookie

"Every cookie we make has probably about half the sugar than what the original recipe calls for as we try to make them a healthier alternative for our customers, said Sammi Cheung, co-creator of Reminisce Cookies

As Sammi and Amy continue to bake and sell their delicious cookies and grow their business, they also encourage other Plymouth North students to try turning their passions into profit

For anyone out there wanting to start your own business, definitely go for it! Make a plan, and no one is stopping you Reminisce Cookies has brought us so much joy since we started, and what's best is being able to see the excitement on our customer's faces, said Sammi..

Their ability to use their lifelong passions of baking and marketing has provided them with an unmatched life experience that has brought them so much joy

That joy is shared with their customers whose days are brightened with Reminisce's mouth-watering cookies from scratch

"Having cookies is one of the most wholesome things in the world and makes everyone happy. I think it's great that they are spreading happiness," said Mrs Terry, a teacher, and customer of Reminisce Cookies.

Their cookies are made in large batches about 2-3 times a month, and the unique flavor is announced via Instagram stories. The cookies are 3 for $5 and can be ordered online through their Instagram DMs, and they usually sell out fast. Sammi and Amy hand-deliver each cookie package at school, and once you try them, you will need more

To place an order and support this student-run small business, follow @Reminisce Cookies on Instagram These cookies will surely steal your heart and make you reminisce

Marketing Students at North are able to exercise their knowledge in the real life experience of running our very own school store

Are you one of those students trying to sneak into the school store during passing in order to feast on a new chocolate chip cookie? Well, not only do we see familiar faces when paying for our treats, but we ' re also helping these students further their marketing education by allowing them to practice real world business skills

The school store is open during k-block throughout the week, and sells food, drinks, candy, apparel, and supplies to students

“[The marketing students] handle all of the operations while the store is open,” said Mrs Hollianne Sprowl, marketing teacher at North “While in the school store they work closely with Mrs Anderson [general manager] to do inventory, prep for Kblock, create content for Instagram, order new snacks, and reconcile cash,” said Sprowl

Students have a lot of responsibilities when working at the school store