On the week of Nov. 22, DECA hosted a charity event where they handed out food and other goods to needy people in the area. The theme of the charity event was centered around Thanksgiving and was held at the OASIS food pantry.

“It went pretty well, it was a lot of work and it was really chilly outside,” senior Jacqueline Sage said. “But we had a lot of fun together giving out food and other goods to the needy.”

This was the first time DECA held the event and they expect this tradition to live on.

“It would be great [for the event to be annual],” Sage said, “I liked how we all worked together to help people in need out.”

Everyone who was involved helped families that are in need. The volunteers also received something in return: a feeling of gratitude of helping others.

“It makes me feel good to help others in need, because I know that if it was me that needed the help, I would want for people to do the same,” senior Nita Stein said.

In the near future DECA will be having a special theme breakfast for the members of the club in return of all the hard work the

club has given.

“I don’t know when exactly we’re having this doughnut theme breakfast, but I’m pretty excited about it,” Sage said. “It’s a way for us to show our appreciation for all the hard work the club members have given.”

DECA has already begun preparing for their next event. On Feb. 9 after Christmas break, DECA will be practicing role plays to prepare for their competition, that will be held at the St. Louis Mills Mall.

“It’s really fun, you get to network with students from other schools, improve your public speaking and interviewing skills.” Marketing teacher Lori Lutz said.

Olivia Ong