FCCLA holds annual St. Patty’s fundraiser

FCCLA held a St. Patrick’s Day bake sale outside the commons on March 18. This year, they decided to sell sweets, which was different from prior years.

By Evelyn Mondragon and Malaz Elamin • March 19, 2026

Photo by Evelyn Mondragon

A price list and informational materials sit on the table during FCCLA’s St. Patrick’s Day bake sale on March 18 outside the commons. The fundraiser featured festive treats and supported the Special Olympics.

FCCLA held a bake sale on March 17 to raise donations for the Special Olympics as part of a community service project.

The treats included Rice Krispies treats and cake pops dipped in either white or milk chocolate and topped with green and white clover-shaped sprinkles.

Math teacher Aaron Hayes purchases a treat from FCCLA members during their St. Patrick’s Day bake sale on March 18 outside the commons. FCCLA adviser Brittney Bauer (right) supervises as students sell baked goods to raise money for the Special Olympics. (Photo by Evelyn Mondragon)

“Every year, the state conference for FCCLA has a community service project, and this year’s focus is the Special Olympics,” adviser Brittney Bauer said.

A student purchases a treat during FCCLA’s St. Patrick’s Day bake sale on March 18 outside the commons. The club sold festive, clover-themed sweets to raise money for the Special Olympics. (Photo by Evelyn Mondragon)

The grand total FCCLA made from the bake sale was $140, according to advisor Emily Renteria. The funds will be donated to the Special Olympics as part of the club’s community service project.

Individually wrapped, clover-themed treats line the table during FCCLA’s St. Patrick’s Day bake sale on March 18 outside the commons. The club prepared a variety of sweets as part of its fundraiser for the Special Olympics. (Photo by Evelyn Mondragon)

“I was craving something sweet, and I really do like cake pops and I get them a lot,” senior Gaby Cortez said.

Traditionally, FCCLA sells root beer floats on St. Patrick’s Day, but this year, the members of the club decided as a group to do a bake sale instead, which created a shift in their typical fundraiser. FCCLA also managed to sell all of their treats, thanks in part to the efforts of senior club president Ruth Dim.

About the Contributors

Evelyn Mondragon, Reporter

Sophomore Evelyn Mondragon is a student at West Chicago Community High School. She joined journalism during the 2025–26 school year because she wanted to try something new. Evelyn wants to improve her social skills and learn photography while also working on her writing. She enjoys reading horror, action, fantasy, and romance stories.

Evelyn used to have a passion for reading — and she means it. She frequently went to her middle school library to check out books and would spend hours reading, just to go back and get a new one. It got to the point where even the librarian recognized her every time she stepped foot into the library.

Evelyn is like a teddy bear: very soft-looking on the outside, with a kind and warm personality on the inside. Do not be afraid to come up to her. She loves to socialize and get to know others and regularly spends time with her family and friends while also balancing her alone time. Evelyn is a part of the girls badminton team and has loved playing ever since. A fun fact about her is that she is allergic to dogs — maybe not really a fun fact. She is looking forward to seeing how much she will learn and what she can get out of journalism this year.

Malaz Elamin, Reporter

Sophomore Malaz Elamin is excited and ready to be in journalism. Being fun and sociable are her strong suits. As extraverted as she is, staying at home and watching comfort movies is one of her favorite things to do.

Besides being in journalism, Malaz also participates in ROAR, FCCLA, Yearbook Club, and SPAC (she has participated in way too many clubs). Hanging out with her friends and family makes her feel the best, and helping others makes her feel even better. Just like the crab from Moana, she loves shiny things (a little too much!). One fun fact about her is that she has trypophobia—imagine being scared of holes, LAME! Trying her hardest in school to make the honor roll and taking extra classes makes her feel like Einstein.

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