One Coffee Circle
One Coffee Circle is a student-operated cafe at the Lyman Campus. Upper School girls operate every aspect of the business including creating new drinks, marketing, designing merchandise, and serving customers. Students learn how to apply their classroom learning to an actual business and all Upper School students are welcome to join the One Coffee Circle team.
Laurel Shark Tank
This business plan competition for Upper School girls invites Laurel alumnae and parents to serve as judges. Students present detailed business plans and compete for cash prizes. Business included a photography service, fashion line, and a parallel parking device. Nonprofits entries addressed issues such as anorexia education and support for those living with diabetes.