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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
2024-2025
Executive Board
President: Patti Gilmore
Vice President: Gabe Brock
Secretary: Annie Gonzales
Director of Finance: Owen Becker
Director of Publicity: Molly Winslow
Director of Competition: Tatiana Robinson
Director of Recruitment & Retention: Declan Kennedy
Director of Recruitment & Retention: Kathryn Paulsen
Director of Community Service: Ainsley DeBerard
Facebook (Arapahoe DECA)
Instagram (arapahoedeca)
Twitter (@ArapahoeDECA)
Remind: Text @arapdeca to 81010
What People are Saying About Arapahoe DECA:
"I would not have been as prepared for my scholarship interviews without my DECA experience. I owe it all to DECA!" (Sam Siegal, Alumni, 2024 Leeds Scholar)
"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)
"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 help me in future job interviews." (Rick Zieser, alumni, AHS Class of 2012)
"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)
"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)
"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, 1st (BMOR)
2023 - Henry Blackford, Top Performer (PFN)
2022 - Julia Dines, Hannah McGee (TTDM)
2018 - Rachel Green, Top 10 (ADC)
2017 - Ellie Broady, 2nd (PMK), 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); Abby Cowles, Aisha Kunigal, Lindsey Santos (IMCP)
2020 - Jack Dooley, Jared Green (ETDM)
2019 - Maggie Coan, Grace Cadorette, Ashley Wuthrich (HTOR); Maggie Coan (HTPS)
2018 - Hallie Varto (RMS); Ellie Broady, Erin Buckley (FMP)
2017 - Jack Sanders, Graham Schultz (FTDM); Harper Finch (HLM); Maiya Kondratieff (MCS)
2016 - Jacob Reed (SEM); Henry Schaefer (PFL)
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