On Wednesday, November 15 2023, DECA had a competition held at the Doubletree world arena. Students spent months preparing in class and taking their own time to prepare for this event. 33 students received #decaglass and qualified for State Competition being held at the Broadmoor Hotel this coming February. 

This years Qualifiers- 

Ananya Kalita  – Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series

Chase Crane  – Business Finance Series

Matthew Miller  – Business Finance Series

Nicholas Djokovich – Business Finance Series

Amy Berliner & Alexis Burns – Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making

Ava Connelly – Entrepreneurship Series

Isabella Kappel – Food Marketing Series

Jasmine Anderson – Hotel and Lodging Management Series

Cosette Sentman – Hotel and Lodging Management Series

Delanie McMullen – Hotel and Lodging Management Series

Ethan Guarnera & Kaya Kimmey – Marketing Management Team Decision Making

Bryson Turner – Principles of Business Management & Administration

Roxy Palmer – Principles of Business Management & Administration

Rachel Laake – Principles of Business Management & Administration

Claire Munroe – Principles of Business Management & Administration

Rhett Jones – Principles of Finance

Esther Paulson – Principles of Finance

Quinn Marr – Principles of Finance

Chloe Kendall – Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

Ben Mueller – Principles of Marketing

Bryce Foster – Quick Service Restaurant Management Series

Callie Mueller – Restaurant and Food Service Management Series

Braelyn Marr – Restaurant and Food Service Management Series

Channing Howarth – Restaurant and Food Service Management Series

Braden Hinkle – Retail Merchandising Series

Jake Ankrum – Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series

Kiya Burk – Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series

Jamie Pittner & Luke Vandenbussche – Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making

Myla Bull & Megan Gallegos – Travel & Tourism Team Decision Making

Kiya Burk, one of the State Qualifiers, states that “Some of the categories are more competitive than others and that you really have to work hard for your spot.”  Mr. Hanson, the DECA advisor, said that “this year’s district did very well and has the highest world play scores and test scores for the district.” Good Job DECA!