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By Bekah Landers, Paige Thompson, and Claire Defrancisci
The Highlander Outfitters may be one of the most under-the-radar aspects of FC. Located in the spine, the Highlander Outfitters store is full of merchandise to fulfill students’ school spirit needs.
FC’s business management class, taught by Chris Street, is in very high demand. With a maximum enrollment capacity of 28, Street accepted 35 students into the class. The class, which meets fourth period, operates the store.
“[The class] teaches them how a business operates, how to work with coworkers and classmates. They exhibit a lot of individual personality,” said Street. Being in business management means that students will be getting the hands-on experience of having their own business by working at Highlander Outfitters.
Students working at the store say they are learning real-world skills. “It will prepare someone to be financially capable of owning their own business,” said sophomore Amy McCormick.
Business management is also a way for students to acquire a more in-depth understanding of financing.
“We pretty much sell the merchandise, take inventory, learn about finance and how to handle a business,” said McCormick.
It is evident in the amount of money that the store makes that the students’ hard work is paying off.
“The store makes a lot of revenue. We made $25,000 last year,” said junior Hannah Merk.
Highlander Outfitters sells a variety of merchandise supporting FC. The prices range from a $5 water bottle to a $40 windbreaker.
“Crew neck sweatshirts are my favorite item because they’re cozy and don’t choke you,” said McCormick.
The Outfitters store offers sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, crew neck shirts, hoodies, jackets, polos, and much more. In the upcoming weeks the Outfitters store may also offer a new drawstring backpack.
Although the final decision is made by Street, student input on designs is highly important. Street said they try to offer new products every semester.
“There isn’t a lot of advertising going on; we attend all sporting events and extracurricular activities to get the products out there as much as possible,” said Street.
Students, parents, and faculty interested in merchandise can stop by the Highlander Outfitters every Thursday and Friday during lunch and at all sporting events. In addition, Street said the Highlander Outfitters will soon be on Facebook as well.