Let’s Talk Business

The red and white carpets, the black wood-framed mirrors in place on the clean white walls of the room, and the bright orange-red chairs on the edge of the space—all this detailed decoration comes from the mind of Maisha Sila in order to make a basic room look like a professional barbershop. However, Sila’s business did not start off with all its success. Rather, it began in a small bathroom c...

Markeece Johnson graduated from City High in 2018. He has aspired to own his own company and become his own boss ever since he was in middle school.For as long as he can remember, he always wanted to own his own company and be his own boss. His dream finally came true when he created finer StreetWear Co., located just off of Highway 1. “I just knew I didn't want to want to work for someone,” Joh...

As JayDaVonyae Hickman ‘20 walks the hallways of City High, one can’t help but notice the vibrant colors intertwined with complex and intricate patterns on his shoes.  He is one of the captains of the City High football team and is also known to the student body as the person who sells shoes to the school. Hickman’s love for shoes began with observing and admiring the shoes of his brothers. �...