When you walk into Lakeland High School, everywhere you look, you will see either a Jitterz or Golden Glo drink in hand, but what if I told you that there is a cheaper option right here at LHS that also helps our school thrive?
The Social Bean is back for its second year of success. Not only is the Social Bean reopening, but it is also under new management.
The Social Bean is a school coffee stand that sells lotus, Red Bulls, coffee and hot chocolate.
Paige Stranahan, a junior at LHS, is the new manager of the Social Bean.
“I am very excited, especially because there will be set rules for the people who work there, so it is more organized,” Stranahan said.
Stranahan worked at the Social Bean almost every day last year. This year, she is hoping to make the Social Bean even better.
Cynthia Peck, the LHS bookkeeper, is one of the managers of the Social Bean, along with Allison Knoll. They are both excited for the reopening of it.
“The social bean already existed, and we were looking at a way to build entrepreneurship and also help fund student activities,” Peck said.
The Social Bean is always a great option for the freshman who cannot leave campus to get a lotus or Red Bull during lunch.
It is also a cheaper option than going to other places to get an energy-filled drink. Any sort of lotus is $3.50, with Red Bulls being $4.00. The Social Bean’s drinks are much cheaper, and purchasing these drinks also helps support our school in many ways.
Profits from the Social Bean will fund some of our school projects, including helping the cheer team, the drama department and student council.
“The freshmen have a place to go during lunch; it also helps school spirit because we have spirit drinks, teacher-inspired drinks, and drinks for Battle for the Paddle and stuff,” Stranahan said. “It also supports our school and the cheer team.”
Some of the special drinks on the menu help bring the students and teachers together.
Some drinks are teacher-inspired by having their names on them, and there are drinks inspired by what is going on around the school. For example, during the fall, there are fall-themed drinks, during Homecoming week, there is usually a themed drink, and during the holidays, there are fun winter-themed drinks.
The Social Bean can also be a great way to meet new people, so when you order your drink, you have the opportunity to make new friends and meet new people.
The Social Bean is open every day before school and at lunch.