Rihanna written by Gabriella Garcia (Staff Writer), Leia written by Cameron Erickson (Staff Writer), Belke written by Sam Reeves (Webmaster/Social Media Director)
Rihanna
Singer, songwriter, business woman, actress, role model. With her iconic songs, and trendsetter style, Rihanna is loved all over the world. She was born in Barbados, then traveled to New York when she was only 16 years old to get a start on her music. Now, she is 31 years old and has most definitely left her mark on the music industry.
In 2013, Rihanna accepted the first-ever Icon Award from the American Music Awards. This came as a shock to some people because she was not even 10 years into her career.
Along with all that, she has partnered with Puma to make her own line of clothing and shoes. However, she didn’t stop there. In 2017, Fenty Beauty was launched, and Rihanna made a promise to make the makeup inclusive for all skin colors.
Rihanna is without a doubt an excellent role model for young women, showing hard work and independence.
Princess Leia
Originating from the 1977 classic Star Wars, the white-dressed princess is one of the most adored film characters to have ever been introduced to the big screen.
Most recognizable for her double-bunned hairdo, it has become a staple to women and young girls for movie premieres of new Star Wars films and during the Halloween time.
The heroine plays a key role in the iconic trilogy, helping win the fight against the evil ‘’Galactic Empire’’ and bringing peace and restoration to the galaxy. She is known as one of the greatest leaders of the Rebel Alliance, and is a fighter who never gives up.
Heather Belke
Heather Belke has been a teacher at Indian Trail High School & Academy for almost five years.
A teacher in the Business Academy, Belke teaches several classes: Starting a Business, Hawk Shop, Social Media, Marketing, and Internship.
Teaching five subjects is no easy task. Belke tirelessly works around the clock in order to provide a great learning experience for her students.
She helps run the Hawk Shop, teaching students important business management skills they can use later on in life. These skills include how to stock a business, ordering inventory, upkeep of a store, and how to work with other companies.
Thank you Ms. Belke for your dedication to educating students and for teaching them important life skills!