DECA, one of the most active and popular clubs at SPFHS, is busier than ever. Now that it has joined forces with Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), DECA has assumed several of FBLA’s community events and initiatives including High School Heroes.
High School Heroes creates many great experiences and opportunities for students in high school. Ultimately, for High School Heroes, DECA members go to the different elementary schools in SPF: School One, Brunner, Evergreen, Coles and McGinn. Within the elementary school, the “high school heroes” have their own classes to lead for the day. They direct lessons, curate fun activities and teach the elementary class about making smart life decisions.
“I think [High School Heroes is] really important because it teaches kids from a young age about business and about their future,” sophomore DECA member Londyn Rhodes said.
This program is not just important for elementary students but also the high school students who are teaching the lessons. They are able to gain skills like leadership and responsibility and learn how to use communication to plan and coordinate lessons with peers. Being a part of the program allows DECA members to meet new people like staff and improve public speaking skills. High School Heroes is very beneficial and teaches a lot to both student leaders and elementary school students.
“[High School Heroes is] important because it helps with socialization,” Bethany Henry, co-advisor of DECA told The Fanscotian. “It helps with time management [and] it shows you responsibility. You’re learning time management and classroom management, so it’s just all around, such a great skill builder for anything.”
Not only do SPFHS students learn valuable skills throughout the day but SPFHS students receive community service hours for their hard work and dedication.
Being involved in the program can lead to having a fun day with friends. Students are able to spend the day in their old elementary schools, which brings back nostalgic memories as they walk the halls and teach in some of their old classes. Lunch is delicious, and pizza and soda are served as SPFHS students prepare for their next lesson.
“I loved going back to my elementary school and sort of re-experiencing my elementary school experiences and also seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces was really nice,” Rhodes said.
