By Ava Grippo – Entertainment Editor

The Jonathan Law Kew Club annually attends DECON, a conference held this year in Portland, Maine. Advocate Entertainment Editor Ava Grippo interviewed Key Club Vice President Kayla Markowitz about the trip. 

Ava Grippo: What is DECON?

Kayla Markowitz: DECON is a educational convention for the Key Clubs all around New England to come together and do service and leadership workshops. We also get to participate in some contests and receive some awards for our hard work throughout the year. 

AG: What did you do during DECON? 

KM: During DECON we participated in a lot of workshops that helped us gain some leadership knowledge. Throughout the weekend we also got to make blankets for a service project for those in need. 

AG: What was one highlight that stood out from DECON?

KM: A highlight was seeing so many officers receive awards for everything they’ve been doing this year was super rewarding and inspiring. I was super happy to receive Outstanding Vice President because it made me feel like my efforts paid off and I love seeing that the work I’m putting in can make a difference in a community. 

AG: Overall, how did DECON go? 

KM: DECON went great. We did have some losses but we had more great wins and I think we have a lot of potential to win more contests and awards next year. 

AG: What are you most looking forward to for next year’s DECON? 

KM: I’m definitely looking forward to getting more awards next year to celebrate our new officers and officers who have been doing so much for Key Club these past couple years. I’m also excited to see some of the friends I’ve made in prior years and make more friends.