What is DECA?
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Membership provides you with:
Leadership development and achievement
Community service experiences
Career preparation
Exciting trips to further content knowledge
Challenging competitions
All students who have taken, are taking, or will be taking one of the following classes this year are eligible to join DECA
Sports and Event Marketing I and II
Hospitality and Tourism
Principles of Business (Business Essentials)
Entrepreneurship I and II
Business Management I and II
Career Management
Competitions and Field Trips
International Compeitition in Orlando, FL
North Carolina State Competition
Carowinds Marketing Day
Cookie Wars
Region II Competition Winner
Regional Competition
NC State Fair
Community Service-Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser
Joining DECA
Dues are $25. This allows us to compete at the regional and state level
We have two service projects planned, one in the Fall and one for the holidays
One field trip in the Fall and one in the Spring (possibly more)
Regional competition: October 10, 2023 at UMO
State competition: Feb. 29-Mar. 2, 2024 in Greensboro, NC
Meetings will be held twice a month before and after school
Meet the Advisor Meet Our President
Mrs. Werhner has been the Advisor for DECA since 2018. Mrs. Werhner teaches Entrepreneurship I and II, Hospitality and Tourism, and Sports and Event Marketing I and II.
Tim McCabe is a senior and has been in DECA for two years. He has participated in Regional and State competition, as well as the Virtual Business Challenge. Tim leads the charge in member recruitment and is a huge advocate for the positive aspects of DECA for students. He loves to lead and bring new ideas to the table.