
The Distributive Education Clubs of America, or DECA, chapter is currently preparing for the district competition. This will take place at Mid Rivers Mall on Feb. 11. This is the first set of competitions those in DECA will participate in this school year. The amount of events students compete in are plentiful, ranging from roleplaying to traditional test taking.
“It’s kinda like a business and marketing thing where you compete in events with other schools,” senior DECA officer Logan Moll said. “It’s kinda like a sport but more academic based.”
To prepare for the upcoming competitions those in DECA have gone to several conferences to develop the necessary skills to succeed. The first two conferences of the year happened in September and October. The first being a leadership conference, and the second being a conference specifically for new DECA members.
DECA is an international organization whose purpose is to prepare students who are interested in careers involving marketing, finance, hospitality and management for success after graduation.