Richmond Hill Law School Commission Presents $500 Donation to FHS DECA

Forbush High School DECA is proud to share a moment of celebration and gratitude as the Richmond Hill Law School Commission presented the chapter with a $500 donation in recognition of the work Mrs. Funk’s Sport & Event Marketing Classes, Hospitality & Tourism Classes and her DECA students completed throughout the school year.

This generous contribution reflects the Commission’s appreciation for the creativity, time, and hands‑on effort students invested in helping reimagine the branding and community engagement potential of the Historic Richmond Hill Law School. From designing original logos and merchandise prototypes to creating gifts for Commission members and magnets for every fourth grader in the county, students demonstrated professionalism, innovation, and a genuine commitment to community partnership.

The Commission’s donation is a meaningful acknowledgment of the students’ hard work and the positive impact of this collaboration. FHS DECA is deeply grateful for this support and looks forward to continuing partnerships that connect students with real‑world learning experiences while strengthening ties within our community.

Thank you to the Richmond Hill Law School Commission for your generosity and for believing in the marketing program at Forbush High School and the work of our students.

FHS Hospitality and Tourism Students Earn Credentials

Students in Mrs. Funk’s Hospitality and Tourism Management class during fall semester earned the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) credential.

Recognized worldwide, the CGSP certification is the highest acknowledgement of guest service excellence for hospitality and tourism employees.

Congratulations to these students on this accomplishment! 

Entrepreneurship II Students Earn Credential

Students in Nicole Pardue’s Entrepreneurship II class earned the Entrepreneurship and Small Business credential.

Students earn this credential by taking a comprehensive exam through the credentialing agent Certiport.

Congratulations to these students on their accomplishment.

SHS Students Earn Credential

Students in Mrs. Trivette’s Counseling and Mental Health II class have earned the Pre-professional Certification in Family and Community Services. 

This certification exam and credential are completed through the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Congratulations to these students, and to Mrs. Trivette, on their accomplishment! 

Agricultural Mechanics Students Earn Credential

Students in Mr. Allen’s Agricultural Mechanics II – Small Engines class passed the NC State Competency Exam to earn a Briggs and Stratton credential.

Congratulations to these students and to Mr. Allen for having a 100% pass rate!

JROTC Cadets Earn Credential

Cadets from Forbush and Starmount High have earned the JROTC Leadership and Employability Skills credential.

This was the first year the state offered this to the JROTC students and YCS had a 100% pass rate for eligible students.

Congratulations to these cadets and their instructors!

Forbush Students Partner with Richmond Hill Law School

This year, the Sport & Event Marketing and Hospitality & Tourism Management classes at Forbush High School, along with FHS DECA (Forbush High’s Marketing Club) partnered with Richmond Hill Law School, a treasured yet underutilized local historic landmark. Through this collaboration, students took on the role of marketing professionals—designing original logos and developing licensed merchandise prototypes to help reimagine the site’s brand and visibility.

Using these new designs, students created gifts for Commission members and produced Richmond Hill Law School magnets for every fourth grader in the county, helping spark early community awareness. In addition, students developed event proposals aimed at engaging a younger audience, offering fresh ideas to bring new interest to the historic site.

Recently, students had the opportunity to visit Richmond Hill Law School to bring elements of their event proposals to life. DECA students took the lead in facilitating activities, while Sport & Event Marketing students actively participated throughout the experience. Many of the Richmond Hill Law School Commission Members were present assisting to facilitate, while engaging as active participants in this experience alongside students, giving them a firsthand look at how the historic site could be used in new and interactive ways to connect with younger audiences. The visit showcased the site’s potential as a dynamic educational and community destination for future generations.

This project highlights not only the creativity and innovation of our students, but also the exciting potential of Richmond Hill Law School as a vibrant destination for future generations.