Titan Unity shop opens at Lorraine High School, officials say it will offer on-site and mobile operations

Amanda Sturgeon, director of Early College and one of the coordinators for CareerTech, announced the opening of the Titan Unity shop at Lorraine High School and led a ribbon-cutting at the school.

"We're really excited to announce the opening of our Titan Unity shop," Sturgeon said, inviting attendees to "come in and take a look around." Sturgeon said the storefront will be open during lunch periods, conferences, games and open house events.

Amanda Sizzler, the high school special education supervisor, described the shop as "something so inclusive for all students" that will help highlight "the great things that are happening here every day at Lorraine High School." Courtney Nazario, board president, called the opportunity for students "exciting," and Matthew Killian, coordinator of the Early College and CareerTech programs, said the name reflects the program's goal to bring students together: "hence the name, the Unity Shop."

Jeff Graham, superintendent, praised the leadership of the coordinators for engaging students "in a level and depth that they deserve" and acknowledged the contributions of multiple departments. Di Amaris Rosario, board vice president, thanked the coordinators for putting the initiative together.

Sturgeon also described a mobile store created by the construction program and the special education department that "can kinda go wherever we need it to," enabling staff to bring the shop to events outside the campus.

After the brief remarks and ribbon-cutting, organizers invited attendees to tour the on-site shop and view the mobile unit. No votes or formal board actions were recorded in the remarks provided.