Patrick Amarasinghe was named the Bulldog Bookstore “Employee of the Month” for the month of April.
Patrick, a sophomore, is in his first year working at the bookstore located in the Jr./Sr. High School. Business teacher Mrs. Weissenberger, who oversees the store, says Patrick plays a key role. 
“He is diligent in learning new tasks each day and always positive,” Mrs. Weissenberger said. “He also has great attendance and is proactive, self-motivated and very professional with our customers.”
Patrick says working at the bookstore is teaching him a lot about the “real world.”
“We have to handle money, keep track of what we are selling and our stock, order the right products and verify our profit,” Patrick said.
“I also enjoy working with my friends,” he added. “It never gets boring.”
The Bulldog Bookstore is not associated with any class. Rather, students interested in acquiring a volunteer position at the store submit an application, resume and at least two references, and are then interviewed by Mrs. Weissenberger. Students work during free periods and lunch.
The store is open Monday-Friday during school hours and sometimes during special events. There’s plenty of “green and white” to choose from. Products for sale range from t-shirts to hoodies to snacks and school supplies. All profits are invested back into the student body in the form of scholarships to graduating seniors.
Although Patrick has a couple more years to think about college and a future career, he is currently interested in veterinary science.
Congratulations to Patrick Amarasinghe on being named the Bulldog Bookstore “Employee of the Month” for the month of April!