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Graduation is supposed to be an exciting time in a student’s life – full of going to parties, posing for pics in a cap and gown, and dreaming about life after school. Unfortunately, for sisters Meghan and Melissa Davis, it wasn’t always that way.

In the spring of 2009, Meghan, now 23, was getting ready for her college graduation. However, her family from Naples, Fl., suffered a tragedy when the girls’ father passed away. In all of the stress, Meghan never got around to ordering her graduation announcements to send out to friends and relatives. “She just forgot. There was too much going on,” says Melissa, 31.

Meghan and Melissa’s mom hit the ‘net, thinking there had to be a way to quickly send announcements online. To her surprise, no such service existed. “So we were actually all sitting around, our whole family, and we thought, ‘Well gosh, you should be able to do this for free, and create [announcements]
online,’” Meghan explains.

Spotting an opportunity

Seeing this need as a possible business opportunity, Meghan and Melissa banded together with their family to create the website goennounce.com. On the site, grads can create a Facebook-like profile with their photo, graduation date and personal achievements. Then, grads can send out personalized announcements online to friends and family for free. The recipients can visit the grad’s profile, send a congratulatory card and even give the graduate a gift – all from goennounce.com.

Goennounce.com is the girls’ way of making any graduate’s special time go a little bit smoother. Like Melissa says, “Whether your graduating high school or college, that’s the first 18 to 22 years of your life, and it’s a huge accomplishment. So we’re trying to make this [site] an easier way for kids to get that news out, and be recognized for it.” Graduating from elementary school or stepping up from middle to high school? Younger teens aren’t to be left out, either!

Working together

When they were growing up, the sisters could always count on their mom and dad to encourage them to pursue their goals. “Meghan and I were raised with our parents telling us that you should go out and follow your dreams, and you can do anything you want,” Melissa says.

When working on the site, the girls reached to their family once again. Their mom has been involved in working on goennounce.com from the beginning. From there, it’s truly become a family affair. “Our brother and our stepfather are also part of the company, and now our cousin is also part of the company. He developed the website for us from the ground up,” Meghan explains.

The website has been a positive experience for the family after going through a tough time. “Working together has made us all closer,” says Meghan.

Facing challenges

While Meghan and Melissa have certainly faced their share of struggles, they want girls to know that the bad times don’t last forever. “It’s important to realize that you’re not alone. Everyone has tough times, and the most important thing is to just take it day by day,” Melissa shares.

Working with their family has taught them the importance of sticking together through both ups and downs. Melissa says, “Whatever you may be going through, someone else has gone through it, and there’s people out there that want to help you and support you.”

Wanna get in on the action? Check out goennounce.com.

BY MARIE HANSEN ON 5/13/2011 9:00:00 AM

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hey lemonade.mouth.luver., ik its a lil late, but webs.com's
free and so isnt weebly.com to create your own website! ur welcome!!!
~Aly

by amlove on 4/26/2012 3:55:19 PM

 
 

Hey lemonade.mouth.lover., check out doodle kit.com! Xoxo



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I need to make a website, for my drama club. Do you know any FREE programs? And do you know any FREE programs that can make a webzine? please let me know! Thanks! Smile Smile)))) Lynae P.

by lemonade.mouth.luver on 1/18/2012 6:45:58 PM

 
 

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ok so me and my bff are starting a drama club in november. im really really really into it! i even created a website and wrote a half an hour long play! but we have a really strict principal and i dont know how to convince her to let us use a whole period just to perform it! we're in grade 6 (still elementary!) so our periods are 30 minutes and we arent allowed to perform it after school or anything Frown . my second question is, do you think having a website is going to far? it has stuff like a calendar, a blog, a documents page (for the play) and a members area. the link is www.dramaclub21.webs.com. but do you think its going to far? thx




Hey girl,

That's great that you've made your own play!  Get together with a teacher that you like. They'll be able to help you brainstorm ideas for how to set up a chance to perform your hard-work for the school.  The website is certainly not too far, it will probably hep your cause in the long run!  Good luck!
Jordan S.

by sweetpea185 on 8/31/2011 10:55:16 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD can anyone have an internship with GL ? If so , what's the age ? I thought it would be convenient since (i've heard) GirlsLife is in Baltimore and my dad works there. he would be able to take me . Plus i am REALLY good with advice

 

 

Hey girly! You have to be in college, and you have to go through an interview process, after submitting your resume, I'm sure.

xxx

Becca G.

by lilgymnast11 on 5/29/2011 6:01:39 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD Have you heard that May21 is Judgement Day? Where God comes back and chooses people to got to Heaven, and others have to stay on Earth for 5 months and suffer, and finally the world explodes in October! Do you believe this? I'm SOO Scared!! Please Help!

 

Hey girlie, There are certainly a variety of beliefs about Judgement Days, but there are also plenty of doubters - me included.  I don't think you need to worry about it, but if it's stuck on your mind, reach out to an adult you trust.  xoxo

Marie H.

by Greenybean27 on 5/16/2011 7:31:19 PM

 
 



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Hi. I've had so many dream jobs it would scare you... But, now I'm looking into archaeology. I can really see myself doing it! I'd just love it to unearth history and figure out it's story under a hot sun. I can't wait to go to college, so I was trying to figure out my major. I can't stand math (I really am mathematically challenged. For serious.) and love history. What do you think would be a good major for me? I'm really considering a history major. Is it a good idea?




Hey! yes it totally is, I'm pretty sure archaeology is a major at some places too 
Helen S.

by lendter on 5/14/2011 10:38:48 PM

 
 



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I really don't want to sound rude.. In one of my publications classes we were talking about how in magazines the mag. people try to trick the readers into thinking they need products and stuff like that to be pretty. And they talk about teens behind there back about how teens idolize media figures. Is GL one of those magazines? Thanks!!




Hey girlie! Here at GL we have nothing but the best interest of you guys in mind -- therefore we like to focus on the positives and self-love, as opposed to trying to get our readers to buy things to make them "pretty." We believe all our readers are beautiful, inside and out Smile We also spend our time trying to be the best we can for you guys, not talking about you Smile




Brittany G. 
Brittany G.

by loveforever21 on 5/13/2011 10:47:46 PM

 
 

Hey Ladies! Do you need advice? I would love to give you some! I will answer any questions, or just talk to you when you are sad. I can give you advice about friends, guys, family, food, sports, school,growing up, or even yourself! I would be absolutely happy to help! I will give you an honest answer ASAP, and hun, nothing is too personal so don't be afraid!Thank you(:

by gracieb123 on 5/13/2011 4:53:30 PM

 
 

wow, cool!!! good job you guys!!!

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