Victor’s Place reopened for the first time this year during both lunches on September 2, according to Senior Samantha Hyde, a member of DECA.
The student-run store opened its windows to its original location near the Dan Mannix gym, which includes three cash registers to take both cash and card.
“It’s going to be back in the old location, but a lot of the construction is already done, so it looks a lot nicer, and it’s just gonna be a little different. But the same idea, same windows and everything,” said Hyde.
Since last year’s location was newly built, what’s left to wonder is: why couldn’t they stay there?
“There was stuff in the kitchen and in the back that wasn’t up to code and would’ve cost a lot more to fix than the fixes in this year’s location,” DECA Vice President Lilli Schmitt said.
Having to change locations after debuting a brand new spot in 2024 undoubtedly brought uncertainty, disappointment, and conflicting feelings.
“It has been very challenging since the new and improved store that opened last year was conveniently attached to my classroom, which made supervision much easier,” Marketing Teacher Jill Martinez said.
Ultimately, adjusting their system to fit the temporary location after abandoning last year’s brand-new location is definitely a setback.
Martinez said, “In addition, there is limited space at that location for storing product, so students have to make several trips from the store from last year where the product is being stored to stalk.”
Although Martinez wished things could have been different, many DECA students think the relocation will be a good thing.
Schmitt said, “We’re excited that we’re moving and that it got redone for us just recently, but it’s also a little disappointing that we can’t open in the brand new location we got last year.”
Although the loss of last year’s location was unfortunate, students at Sunnyslope will have to adjust to the new one, which will likely bring mixed emotions but also more positive opportunities.
Sophomore Scarlet McArthur said, “I think it’ll be weird, because it hasn’t been in that spot before, at least since I’ve been here, but also I think it might be good for handling the crowds, because I feel like last year it got really busy and it was kind of in people’s walkways.”
Not only is the location changing, but the beloved cookie recipe will also be changing this year due to Costco discontinuing the original recipe.
“[Costco] stopped selling the old cookies, but the new ones are… really good,” Hyde said.
Of course the cookies are the star of the show, but Victor’s offers a wide variety of foods, so there’s always something for people to enjoy.
“I think they allow a wide variety of options; everyone can find something they like,” McArthur said.
With this almost hectic start to the upcoming year for Victors Place, DECA students working there are very excited to sell snacks, get an idea of how real-life working is, and most importantly, get to know their fellow Vikings.
Hyde said, “I get to see a lot of people I don’t have classes with. It’s like, I have to be social, and get real life experiences with working and managing cash flow.”
Many students who manage Victor’s Place feel similarly.
“I love working at Victor’s place because I get to talk to and meet all these new people,” said Schmitt.
