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DECA is a co-curricular student organization that gives students real-world experiences in the field of marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA membership is open to all students who are currently enrolled in a marketing course.
2024 DECA World Champions!
Arapahoe DECA
2026-2027
Executive Board
President: Raleigh Haynes
Vice President: Madison McDowell
Secretary: Sophie Reynolds
Director of Finance: Jack Mahalik
Director of Publicity: Liv Morse
Director of Community Service: Quinn Elmquist
Directors of Competition: Brody MacKenzie, Jilly Mercer
Directors of Recruitment: Alexa Badger, Cody Tackitt
Facebook (Arapahoe DECA)
Instagram (arapahoedeca)
Twitter (@ArapahoeDECA)
Remind: Text @arapdeca to 81010
What People are Saying About Arapahoe DECA:
"I will never forget about DECA. It was the one club that really helped me with public speaking skills and was my first experience in the business sector. I am also so thankful for the club because of the unforgettable memories and everlasting friendships I made." (Annalise Cote, AHS Class of 2026, Wake Forest University)
"DECA has been a great outlet for me to explore my passions and also connect to other students with similar interests. Thanks to DECA, I feel much more confident in my professional skills." (Molly Winslow, AHS Class of 2026, Indiana University)
"DECA has been my favorite club at Arapahoe. I was able to go to Nationals, which was a once in a lifetime experience! DECA has helped me become more confident with public speaking, exploring different parts of business and marketing, and brought me lots of great memories." (Kate Chain, AHS Class of 2026, University of Georgia)
"Not only did DECA prepare me for competitions, but the skills I learned have also helped me succeed in professional business environments. DECA strengthened my confidence and gave me experience that has prepared me for both my personal and professional future." (Bella Cote, AHS Class of 2024, Villanova University)
"I would not have been as prepared for my scholarship interviews without my DECA experience. I owe it all to DECA!" (Sam Siegal, AHS Class of 2024, University of Colorado Leeds Scholar)
"DECA has helped me develop confidence in professional settings and sharpened my ability to think quickly, creatively, and outside the box." (Kendall Babbs, AHS Class of 2022, University of Georgia)
"DECA sparked my passion for creatively solving complex problems and selling my ideas with confidence. It led me to pursue marketing and professional sales in college, where I entered with a strong foundation and a competitive edge among other business students." (Lindsey Santos, AHS Class of 2022, Indiana University)
"DECA gave me the opportunity to develop public speaking and problem solving skills that have stuck with me. DECA also had a huge influence of my choice of major in college and now, in my career." (Matthew Siayap, alumni, AHS Class of 2019, University of Colorado Leeds Scholar)
"Our oldest daughter decided to give DECA a try in her junior year. Seeing how much she enjoyed it, her sister and brother followed in her path. The Arapahoe DECA program has been a tremendous experience for our kids - it built their confidence in presenting and taught them collaboration skills and fundamental business principles that will serve them well in later years - all while having a ton of fun at local and national competitions." (Richard Schultz, AHS parent)
"DECA helped improve my quick decision-making skills. It will undoubtedly continue to help me in future job interviews." (Rick Zieser, alumni, AHS Class of 2012, University of Notre Dame )
"DECA helped me grow into a leadership position, not only at work but in my own life as well. Because of DECA, I have excelled in my job and have continued to be promoted over the last couple of years and have been more confident in myself." (Jackie Welch, alumni, AHS Class on 2011)
"DECA showed me that marketing is more is more than just commercials and advertising; it's about strategy. I was able to develop my critical thinking skills that have lead to my personal and professional growth. I am more confident, innovative, and knowledgeable because of DECA." (Zach Atwood, alumni, AHS Class of 2010, University of Denver)
"DECA helped me decide my college major, helped me in my business career to have a solid business understanding of my customers, and made me confident meeting with senior technical leadership at Fortune 100 companies." (Clay Wilcox, alumni, AHS Class of 2009, Seattle Pacific University)
"DECA helped me realize I wanted to work with people! Although I didn't choose business as a career path, the skills and lessons learned in DECA have helped build my teaching career." (Katie Maron, AHS alumni, AHS Class of 2008)
Arapahoe DECA International Finalists
2025 - Molly Winslow (BMOR)
2024 - Bella Cote, Shea Furlong, Mia Rosado, Champion (BMOR)
2023 - Henry Blackford, Top Performer (PFN)
2022 - Julia Dines, Hannah McGee (TTDM)
2018 - Rachel Green, Top 10 (ADC)
2017 - Ellie Broady, 2nd (PMK)
2017 - Maiya Kondratieff (MCS)
2016 - Henry Schaefer, Champion (PFL)
2009 - Jordan Senior, Champion (FMP)
Arapahoe DECA State Champions
2025 - Patti Gilmore (AAM)
2023 - Julianna Brandberg (FMS)
2022 - Mia Cardello (HRM)
2022 - Abby Cowles, Aisha Kunigal, Lindsey Santos (IMCP)
2020 - Jack Dooley, Jared Green (ETDM)
2019 - Maggie Coan, Grace Cadorette, Ashley Wuthrich (HTOR)
2019 - Maggie Coan (HTPS)
2018 - Hallie Varto (RMS)
2018 - Ellie Broady, Erin Buckley (FMP)
2017 - Jack Sanders, Graham Schultz (FTDM)
2017 - Harper Finch (HLM)
2017 - Maiya Kondratieff (MCS)
2016 - Jacob Reed (SEM)
2016 - Henry Schaefer (PFL)
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