Duarte Lemonade Brigade Fresh Lemonade

Named the Official Beverage of the City of Duarte

DUARTE, CA - The City of Duarte now has an official beverage. It's lemonade. But not just any lemonade. The Duarte City Council voted to name the fresh, hand-squeezed

lemonade made by the Duarte Lemonade Brigade,

an enterprise owned and operated by a group of students at Mount Olive Alternative High School, the official drink to be available at all City functions.

The young entrepreneurs were mentored in their efforts to launch their own business by another successful local entrepreneur, Robin Salzer of Robin’s Wood Fire BBQ and Grill. Duarte Mayor John Fasana and members of the City Council pose following the vote with Renee Reyes and Sarah Perez of the Lemonade Brigade and Mount Olive Principal, Kevin Morris. Proceeds from the business are applied towards scholarships for the seniors and college field trips, sending home the message that through volunteerism and hard work they can begin to invest in a successful future together.

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