By Chloe Zhang

The Winter Stroll was on Dec. 2nd, and it featured many of Hopedale’s small businesses and organizations. 

Not only was the Winter Stroll accessible to the business of Hopedale, but also allowed the students of Hopedale High School clubs to fundraise for their organizations! 

One of these clubs was the DECA, which focuses on the field of business and prepares young entrepreneurs for marketing, finance, hospitality, and management fields. 

DECA’s entrepreneur team is in charge of the Raider’s Nest and selling Hopedale merchandise and accessories. The Raiders Nest is run by Mrs. Oliveri and the officers of the Entrepreneur Team. These students work on designing the merchandise as well as working in cooperation with manufacturers to get merchandise out to the students of Hopedale. 

Due to the cancellation of Day in The Park, students had to make up for the loss of profit in the Winter Stroll. These profits are directly used to fund DECA trips and the production of more items.  

Recently the Raider’s Nest had launched a drop of clothes for winter. Although the Winter Stroll is now over, community members of Hopedale are still able to shop for items through their website, shophopedale.com, or keep a lookout on social media for future fundraisers and events!