Baking had always been a part of Blue Valley High graduate Ella Hibbard’s life, a love nurtured in her grandparents’ kitchen, where she made simple treats alongside her grandma. But when the pandemic hit, Hibbard’s passion turned into a lifeline. With the extra time, Hibbard began texting friends to drop off treats at their homes.
When school was back in session, Hibbard—a self-proclaimed theater kid—eagerly dove back into roles in school plays. Whether baking honey cakes for “The Hobbit” cast or her role in “Nights at the Roundtable” inspiring her to make sword and stone cupcakes, she never lost her love for baking. What started as a pastime snowballed into bringing a different treat for her classmates to enjoy every day.
These moments led Hibbard to apply for Blue Valley’s Career Ready Programs. Through a partnership with Johnson County Community College (JCCC), Blue Valley has developed students’ talents and provided opportunities beyond the traditional classroom.
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