Where activism meets fashion, a Central Cabarrus senior finds his voice

Through Project Shield and his high-fashion brand Marie Paul Co., Chris Ikana is speaking out for immigrant students while building a future in design and business.

Central Cabarrus senior Chris Ikana speaks out on issues important to him while building his fashion brand, Marie Paul Co. Photo courtesy of Chris Ikana.

For Central Cabarrus High School senior Chris Ikana, two passions shape nearly everything he does: political activism and fashion.