Staff and students at Holy Rosary High School are excited to showcase their side hustles at the school’s first-ever farmers market. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source
There never seems to be a lack of excitement at Holy Rosary High School (HRHS) as staff and students prepare for the school’s first-ever farmers market.
On May 25 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., a total of 28 student and staff vendors will be set up at HRHS showcasing their small businesses.
The public is encouraged to come out, with cash in hand, and see what amazing creations these young entrepreneurs and their teachers have to offer.
“We always knew we had talent here and we had kids that kinda already had side hustles and we wanted to showcase that,” said HRHS phys-ed teacher and market organizer Becky Grassl. “We put it out there and asked for applications, and the stuff we got in is mind-blowing. We have 28 vendors, including everything from baking to Dungeons and Dragons kits, we have crocheting and sewing, buns, specialty drinks, and supper items will be there.”
Grassl also noted she told her husband she may come home from the event flat broke after seeing some of the applications for booths.
“I looked at my husband and said ‘This isn’t going to be good because I’m going to spend so much money … I’m going to be broke,” she said with a laugh. “It’s very exciting and it’s going to be spectacular.”
The list of vendors includes Sunset Jewelry, Artsy Earrings, Rosey Bakes, Simple Sweets, Delicious Dough by Maddy, Caverly Crafts, Bits and Bobs by Jules, Creative Bee, Seth’s Wheat Bags, and many more.
Grassl explained the farmers market is one of many ways HRHS supports its students in whatever they do.
“I think Holy is really good at celebrating the gifts we’ve all been given, and I think this is another example (of that),” she said.
“No matter where the kids fit in, what their strengths are, what gifts God gave them, they can use them and show the world, and be proud of what they do.”
Grade 12 student Rose Rusteika, who started her side hustle Rose Bakes two years ago, is excited to showcase her cupcakes and cake push-pops at the market.
“I think it’s a big opportunity and something a little different for our school,” said Rusteika. “Being that I’m in Grade 12, too, I’m looking at culinary school, so this is a great opportunity.”
Rusteika, who originally got into baking after watching her mom as a youngster, also explained she started making gluten-free and vegan treats after several teachers started asking about them.
There will also be a concession on site with homemade specialty bread and chill from HRHS’s band teacher Aaron Sikora.
