FBLA coffee shop reopens during mornings

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With the second half of the year well underway, on January 23, 2023, Southern Lehigh’s student body regained its FBLA coffee. It regularly runs on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:15 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.

The coffee shop has an assortment of goods available. Ranging from breakfast options such as muffins and coffee, or treats such as candy.

“Reopening the coffee shop has really helped FBLA,” advisor Mrs. Jo Ann Peralta said. “The mornings are extremely busy, so many kids come to the shop for snacks and drinks. There is an enormous profit to have the FBLA coffee shop back up and running.”

A previous Spotlight article about last year’s “Closing of the

by Natalie Perrelli

“Rock

The Southern Lehigh Theatre returns this spring with its rendition of Broadway’s “Rock of Ages.” The musical tells the story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a bar that those of Sunset Strip, California, consider the best rock spot. This bar is at risk of demolition, so it’s up to a group of aspiring rockers and their companions to save it, and rock and roll.

“Rock of Ages” features 1980’s throwbacks, including “We Built This City” by Starship, “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, and “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” by Foreigner.

“There are so many hit 80’s songs,” junior cast member Leah Lazurek said.“I can guarantee the whole audience will be singing along with their favorites.”

Lazurek stars as Dennis Dupree, the owner of the rock bar that is at risk of shut-down. The character is portrayed as laid-back, goofy, and even a bit fatherly.

“He really just wants to save his bar and keep up the spirit of rock and roll,” Lazurek said. “He’s not really concerned about the profit.”

Those included in the musical continue to work for endless hours on their singing and dancing routines, meeting nearly every day after school to rehearse. Every role plays a big part in overall production.

FBLA shop” drew immediate student uproar.

“I really enjoyed the coffee shop last year. It was nice to talk to my friends and grab something quick to eat during spartan period,” sophomore Talon Canzano said. “Hearing that the shop finally reopened actually makes me want to get to school earlier.”

When the shop was gone for almost a year, students still missed the opportunities and atmosphere it brought to Southern Lehigh. Although determined students, such as Caidyn Koppenhaver, challenged to bring back the store.

“I am a student in FBLA, and before, I used to help out with it.” said senior Caidyn Koppenhaver. “To bring it back, I made a petition, and 300 people signed it.”

The reopening of the FBLA coffee shop signals to students that they can use their voices to make a difference with perseverance and communication.

“I did not sign Caidyn’s petition, but if I knew about it I would have.” junior Brianna DeNave said. “It is really cool that Caidyn went to such lengths to talk to our principal, so that shows that students can make a change.”

The coffee shop’s purpose is to raise money for FBLA, and it symbolizes that Southern Lehigh students’ hard work earned this opportunity.

“It was a lot of hard work from Caidyn,” FBLA president Eli Dunham said. “I am glad to have it back because it was a good fundraising tool for FBLA, and everyone benefits from it being open.”

“It’s a lot of work,” freshman Ariannah Hunte, an ensemble member, said. “But for the most part, it’s really fun. The cast is great, and it’s awesome being able to just goof around backstage.”

The opening night of Rock of Ages will be March 22nd at 7:00 pm, and they will continue performing at the same time until March 26th. Tickets are available on the theater website or at the door selling at $10 for students and $15 for the public.