By Abby Cianciolo

Photograph Editor

Westford Academy’s DECA club is reaching new heights this year, which is consistent with its motto: “Aspire Higher with DECA”. With approximately 230 members, the club is at it’s largest numbers in its history, and possibly in the state.

In addition to their member growth, their yearly events are ready to be set into action. The first upcoming event is its showing at the annual holiday Bazaar this Saturday. At the fair, the club will sell Westford Academy maroon mugs.

But ho-ho-hold on. “Santa” will be making a special stop at the Bazaar to be available for pictures with anyone who wants one. This idea is new to this year, and the club is hoping it goes over well with the crowds.

The next weekend, the new DECA dance will be a first as well. Beauty and the Beast is the theme for this dichotomy dance that will be held December 10th. This encourages students to either dress up fancy to be a “beauty” or come in costume to be a “beast”.

Moving into the new year, January 16th will be the first DECA competition. This is the district level of competition where Westford Academy has been known to dominate in the past, much to the joy of students, officers, and advisors of the club.

“I think we have a lot of talented kids and officers in the club, so it’s going to be a great year,” says John Rogers, one of the DECA advisors.