Sam Keck, 17, a rising senior at Jay M. Robinson High in Concord, turned her artistry into a summer job. Sam's Shoes, a small home business whose name has spread on Facebook, will take any pair of plain canvas shoes and transform them into a work of art. She designed the first pair for herself, with her school's mascot on one and nickname on the other.
Have you...
... had a particularly inspiring or rewarding summer job this year? If you're younger than 21, tell us about it (feel free to send a photo!) at youngachievers@charlotteobserver.com. We'll share some on the Young Achievers page ( www.charlotteobserver.com/youngachievers) online and in print.














