05/11/2026
Lauren’s last shift before summer break is next week.
On Sunday she graduated from The Ohio State University with her bachelor’s in Business Administration and a specialization in Marketing (The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business) — a year early, thanks to the work she put in during high school. This summer she’s stepping into a role as the Media and Communications Intern for Jersey Church in New Albany, where she’ll be telling that community’s story and helping bring people deeper into the work the church is doing.
We’re proud of her. We’re going to miss her behind the bar — until she’s back this fall.
Before she heads out, we asked Heather to write something:
“My favorite memory with Lauren is when we worked a 10-hour event together over the holidays. It was pure chaos. I also don’t think I’ve ever laughed as much or as hard at work as I did that day. Lauren keeps me grounded and reminds me not to take things too seriously. (She’s also helped me perfect the art of the cortado.) I can’t wait to see how she uses her faithfulness, steadiness, and joy in life after college — and for all the memories still to come.”
That’s the kind of teammate Lauren has been. Steady. Joyful. Faithful in the ordinary work that no one sees. The kind of person you want next to you when a 10-hour shift goes sideways.
If she’s served you over the past year and you want to send her off well — stop by next week before her last shift. We saved her a chair.
Proud of you, Lauren. And congratulations, graduate. See you in the fall.
— Ryan, Brandi, and the SGT team