Credit to Tia Soar

Student buys a cookie pack from DECA sponsor Mike Freedline.

FBLA and DECA clubs help prepare students who are interested in business or marketing careers. Students compete against peers in various forms of competitions, consisting of role plays, presentations and tests over specific business areas. The clubs continue to grow in popularity, with DECA at almost 100 members.

“We’re just continuing to get more members, where we can go and compete at district, state and international level,” business Mike Freedline said. “They compete in topics for business, it could be computers, it could be anything in business law, and DECA has marketing competitions.”

The clubs stay busy with gatherings and sponsors. Recently FBLA and DECA held an ice cream making gathering at school before the first home basketball game to bring people together. They also sponsor a DECA cookie giveaway during the halftime contest at basketball games. A friendsgiving was also held in the cafeteria between these clubs.

“I’d say there’s a lot more opportunities now for anyone that’s wanting to join,” DECA President Dania Ferreyra said. “We have events for everyone, varying from sports, entertainment, apparel, and accessories.”