Even with the new food laws, this year has seen the start of various food options for students. The DECA market is one of these new opportunities.

The market is a student ran program that sells food and drinks to the student body. Opening in late September the market is located in the library hallway of the south building and is open for business during lunch and between all classes except for sixth and seventh periods. Marketing students are responsible for staffing the market when they are assigned a slot of time. Profits from this business go to helping the school and its clubs, specifically the DECA organization.

These marketing students are also in charge of running the market with help from their marketing teacher Kimberly Schrader as needed. From ordering the products to setting the prices marketing students are responsible for making the market successful and turning a profit.

“The market teaches students how to manage money and how to run a business,” said senior Zach Taylor.

The market also offers a wider section of chooses at a cheaper price for the student body when compared to the vending machines, even though it has to abide by the new health laws.

“In a way it is fair [for the market to have to abide by the health laws] because kids would complain about the difference and then the school would get in trouble,” said Taylor.

The market is a valuable new addition to the school, as it gives hands on experiences to students and offers the option of cheaper food to the student body.