The word “moxy” usually describes courage, confidence and determination. But at McDowell High School, it also describes a student-run business that is likewise full of confidence and determination.
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Student-run boutique store opens at McDowell High School
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Moxy is a student-run boutique store on the campus of McDowell High School. Moxy is operated by the 10th-grade students in the entrepreneurship II class at MHS. They are (front row, from left to right) Abby Thompson, Ivan Molina, Rebecca Lawing, Piper Beam and Shelby Bradford (back row, from left to right) Jeremy Berry, Leo Harris, Garrett Helms, Rafe Biddix, Thomas Rapan and Mason Riddle.
Moxy has clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories. These items for sale come from donations by people in the local community and fellow students.
At the grand opening of Moxy were (front row, from left to right) Melora Bennett, principal at McDowell High School; Angie Allison, Peer Group Connection advisor and business teacher; Mary Finley, director of Career & Technical Education; and Courtney Intres, business teacher. Also present were (back row, from left to right) Mark Lowman, construction teacher; Chad Brewer, masonry teacher; Charlie Davis, woodworking and drafting teacher; Wesley Minish, Adobe Academy teacher; and Keith Scoles, manufacturing and welding teacher.
Some of the students who operate Moxy pose in front of the McDowell High Titan merchandise in their store. They are (from left to right) Shelby Bradford, Abby Thompson, Rebecca Lawing, Ivan Molina and Piper Beam.
Moxy has a good selection of shoes for sale. For now, the boutique is available for McDowell High students and staff but that will likely change.
Like any good boutique, Moxy has dressing rooms for its customers.
Moxy also has jewelry and accessories.
Recently, the McDowell Chamber of Commerce, the McDowell School System and local officials celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting for Moxy, a student-operated boutique store on the campus of McDowell High School.
McDowell Chamber of Commerce President Kim Effler, McDowell High Principal Melora Bennett and McDowell County CTE Director Mary Finley attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting for Moxy.
School Superintendent Tracy Grit and McDowell Chamber of Commerce President Kim Effler attended the grand opening of Moxy at McDowell High.
Mayor Steve Little was present for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Moxy.
