Yes, those are fresh flowers on all the tables inyour localChick-fil-A.And they were arranged by floral student at ǿմý’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.
Through a partnership with Chick‑fil‑A owner and operator Carmenza Moreno, students in Megan Brundrett’s Advanced Floral Design class design and place fresh floral arrangements in two North Arlington Chick‑fil‑A restaurants throughout theschoolyear.
Moreno said the partnership addresses along‑standingchallenge inmaintainingfreshdining‑roomdécor.
“There’s always a huge struggle to keep flowers fresh in my dining rooms, so we reachedoutand the CTC class now provides the flowers for both of my stores,” Moreno said. “We’re very grateful for the partnership because it keeps the dining roomslooking fresh and sharp for our customers.” 
To meet the expectations of a largebusiness, Brundrett’s students begin the school year by planning their floral designs months in advance. This preparation allows them tomodifyarrangements weekly based on holidays, approved Chick‑fil‑A colors, and seasonal flower availability.
For students, the experience offers both creative fulfillment and professional growth.
“It’sreally enjoyableto be able to go somewherethat’sa huge establishment likeChick‑fil‑A, especially with my family members, and get to say, ‘I made one of these in class,’” said Martin High School seniorAlly Kaychatwell. “Then I get to post them and add them to my floral portfolio and say that I’ve worked withChick‑fil‑Aby making designs that go on their tables.”
Brundrett emphasized the value of providing students withreal‑worldexperience while teaching them to meet customer expectations.
“It’s a great foundation on which my students can build their floral portfolio and gain experience on event work, meetingtimelines, andcreatingconcepts and designs, so I hope it never ends,” laughed Brundrett.
The flower arrangements on the tables have helped raise awareness about the CTC’s programs, and now several other businesses have contacted the school to explore potential partnerships across various career fields. 
Moreno said giving back to the community is a key motivation for her continued involvement.
“We get a lot of complimentsaboutourflowers,and I think it’s important to give backtoyour community and invest in our youth, so that’s the reason why I do it,” Moreno said.