From Jewelry and Film to Tech Sales—Marblehead Teens Make the Most of Their Break

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Teens Turning Summer Into Success

Marblehead Teens Make the Most of Their Break

When summer rolls around, most people picture beaches, boats, and lazy days. But in Marblehead, some high school students decided to use their break for something more—learning new skills, meeting new people, and even getting a head start on future careers.

One of these students is MHS senior Cora Gerson, who creates colorful, sea-inspired jewelry. She started out by watching videos, taking classes, and learning from her grandmother. Over time, her hobby turned into a small business. Now she sells necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets through her Instagram account, @jewelry_bycora.

“I see the materials in front of me, the designs flow through me. I have a lot of creative freedom when it comes to my designs,” Gerson said.

“It’s been really exciting,” reflected Gerson. “It’s really fun, because it’s my hobby, but I’ve also turned it into a business over the last year, and the experience overall has really connected me to a lot of new people.”

This summer, she even got to set up shop at the Marblehead Farmers’ Market.

“I was able to expand my audience and meet a lot of new people,” Gerson said. “It’s a very different experience than what I’m used to. I usually just sell things online, so being face to face with your clientele was a completely different experience. I also definitely feel more connected to my community.”

Another Marblehead senior, Callie Curtis, took her creativity in a different direction. She and her sister, Chloe, interned at Mob Scene, a Los Angeles company known for creating marketing campaigns for hit movies like Barbie and A Complete Unknown.

“I loved learning new things and seeing how things worked in the industry,” said Curtis. “I love the marketing and advertising part of it. Coming up with long- and short-term content to advertise films in our brainstorming sessions was my favorite part.”

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Meanwhile, Abdullah Al Janabi, also a senior, explored the world of technology sales. He interned at Prophecy, a company that uses AI-powered software to analyze data. His job was to reach out to potential clients and book meetings.

“My goal for this summer was to learn what I like and what I don’t like, so I can have a better game plan for when I go to college,” said Al Janabi. “I’ve always known that I like to communicate, and I wanted to be able to capitalize off of that.”

“At first, calling all of these people to get these deals was really nerve wracking,” he said. “I had to stay on my toes when I was calling, because you’ll get 20 people that send you a voicemail, but the 21st person might answer it. In the end, it was so fulfilling when someone finally agreed to a meeting.”

These stories show how teens can use their summer for more than just fun—they can use it to discover passions, build skills, and even prepare for the future.

I think it’s inspiring how these teens chose to spend their summer break. Instead of just relaxing, they pushed themselves to try new things. Their courage shows that no matter your age, you can take steps toward your dreams right now.

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