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With her brother, Josh Tafolla, 11, and best friend Destiny Mora, 12, by her side to help her with Mas Vintage, Samantha Tafolla ,11, establishes her store at the age of sixteen. “She’s [destiny] been with me since day one,” Tafolla said. “Ever since I told her, she has supported me and has helped me get through it all.”

Downey High Student Owns Her Own Shop at Only 16

Lizzy Martinez, Co-Business Manager December 13, 2017

Samantha Tafolla is a junior at Downey who owns her own clothing business, Mas Vintage, and sells a variety of vintage clothes. She is currently located in Downey, yet she started her business in July...

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Sophie prettyman, Staff Writer May 29, 2015

In April, Downey High School students from Mrs. Hernandez’s Business and Entrepreneurship classes competed in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Greater Los Angeles competition. One of these students,...

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Cassandra Meuret March 31, 2010

A new year offers students a variety of classes in hopes of expanding their knowledge, interests, and education in: Personal Finance, Music Appreciation, Appreciation of Poetry and Entrepreneurship. Sometimes...

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