On October 19-20, 30 Global Connections DECA students participated in an "into the woods" leadership retreat organized by DECA officer Crystal Rivera. Students traveled to Camp Cispus Leadership Center in Randall, Washington. While at the camp, students participated in "low ropes course" activities. Activities were facilitated to build student skills in leadership and teamwork with an emphasis on trusting each other. While not on the ropes course, students enjoyed an evening of student-planned and facilitated team activities and ended the night with a camp fire and s'mores.

Students stayed in cabins and ate family-style in the dining hall. Students were joined not only by their DECA Advisor Alana Vinther, but also by their Principal Rick Harwood. By the end of the retreat, students did not want to go home—they were ready for more…they will have next year to look forward to.