Speaking to an executive from Jefferies, Siyona Jain ’25 asks questions regarding the nature of municipal bonds. Jefferies is an independent investment bank that worked with JPMorgan Chase to sell the district’s bonds.

Speaking to a JP Morgan Chase executive that arrived in-person to speak to the students, Evan Jaf ’26 explores his passion for finance by asking questions. Students were allowed the opportunity to meet the guests in between and after the event.

Fascinated by the fast-paced nature of selling bonds on the New York Stock Exchange, juniors Reva Chandane ’26 and Karen Chen ’26 look with excitement at the screen’s display.

Preparing for a Zoom meeting with RRISD DECA students, executives at the New York JPMorgan Chase office get seated for an informational session on municipal bonds. The event centered around teaching students about selling bonds in the context of the recent RRISD bonds that got passed.

Reviewing the schedule of the event prior to the session, DECA President Aiden Wen ’26 double-checks event details to inform students of updates and timings.

Marking off names on her clipboard, Siyona Jain ’25 watches members arrive through the venue’s doors to get attendance. Jain was one of the officers responsible for ensuring the event went smoothly on Westwood’s part.

Passing some free time prior to the event’s commencement, Shrishti Mahajan ’25, Reva Chandane ’26, and Karen Chen ’26 speak to one another while enjoying their breakfast. While the event hosts waited students to arrive, they provided tables and time for DECA members across the district to network.