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Interested in becoming an officer?
Officer Candidate Information:
Officer applications are due after State Career Development Conference and elections will be held in March or April. Turn in the officer application to Mrs. Jane Bruce or email it to her and schedule an officer interview. The following steps must be completed to be considered as an officer:
Fill out the Officer Application Google Doc.
Get three teacher recommendations on this form.
Schedule an interview with Mrs. Bruce and Mr. Wood ASAP before the application is due. The sooner the better!
Add your slide to the candidate slide presentation. Email Mrs. Bruce (jbruce@hoover.k12.al.us) for access to the presentation. See the Officer Election Information Presentation in step 1 for more information.
Follow SPHSBiz on Instagram!
Elections will be held in March or April in your business class. Freshmen elections will be held the first 2 weeks of school.
2025-2026 DECA Officers
Membership, Trips & Dress Code
Membership, Trips & Dress Code
Student Membership
Membership in DECA is strongly encouraged if you are a member of a business course. This is the students' professional organization, and it gives students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, participate in community service activities, and compete in a variety of business and IT-related events.
For more information on the DECA student organization click here.
Dues: $35 per year (includes a t-shirt)
The DECA application is online and must be completed for membership.
Membership Information:
Membership dues and application deadline is August 31. Pay on My School Fees.
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Fieldtrips:
Students MUST fill out the following forms in order to participate in fieldtrips with DECA:
Dress Code:
Anytime you travel or participate in ANY event with DECA, you have to be in dress code, business professional. There are no exceptions!
2024-2025 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
2024-2025 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
1st Place- Raina V, Business Solutions Project (PMBS)
1st Place- Alexa B, Hannah H, Camden M, Finance Operation Research (FOR)
1st Place- Dallas L, Integrated Marketing Campaign - Product
1st Place- Zane H, Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series
1st Place- Sai V, Adarsh V, Financial Services Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Christian B, Isaac E, Matthew M, Business Services Operations Research (BOR)
2nd Place- Mia D, Hillty T, Community Giving Project (PMCG)
2nd Place- Harris G, Caden K, Franchise Business (EFB)
2nd Place- Kennedy B, Palmer G, Addison S, Integrated Marketing Campaign--Service (IMCS)
2nd Place- Alia B, Akshaya P, Business Services Operations Research (BOR)
2nd Place- Kendall W, Stella W, Business Solutions Project (PMBS)
3rd Place- Lea B, Breanna H, Stephanie M, Career Development Project (PMCD)
3rd Place- Matthew J, Owen L, Franchise Business (EFB)
3rd Place- Alyssa C, Ava H, Hospitality & Tourism Operations Research Event (HTOR)
3rd Place- Melika M, Emilia P, Integrated Marketing Campaign--Product (IMCP)
3rd Place- Dayanne T, International Business Plan (IBP)
3rd Place- Luke H, Teagan T, Sports & Entertainment Marketing Operations Research Event (SEOR)
3rd Place- Carter F, Business Finance Series
3rd Place- Avinash N, Retail Merch Series
3rd Place- Jonathon F, Marketing Communication Series
4th Place- Ethan N, Business Services Marketing Series
Other notable accolades:
William Russell along with our chapter members earned the following awards for our chapter: Alabama State Action Project Diamond Chapter, Membership Certificate of Achievement for the Membership Campaign, Chapter Campaign Award- Thrive Level.
Hannah Hickman finished out her 3rd year as a Alabama DECA State Officer.
Dallas Lewis was awarded to the top-scoring student across both preliminary and final rounds, earning the highest combined test, written, and presentation scores in an internationally judged event evaluated by professionals using a standardized scoring model. Placed 1st internationally out of 194 teams who advanced as champions of their state, provincial, and national associations. Earned distinction for marketing exam performance. Received a $6,000 prize from Adobe Inc. as event sponsor.
Dallas Lewis placed 1st at ICDC! It's a first for Alabama. Go Dallas!
2023-2024 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
2023-2024 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
1st Place
Raina V, Business Growth Plan
Dallas L, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Service
Alia B, Akshaya P, Hospitality and Tourism Operations
Camden M, JD B, Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations
Madison Fand Cori N, Travel and Tourism
2nd Place
William R, Accounting Applications
Teagan T, Financial Consulting
Lia Z, Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
Hillty T, Retail Merchandising
Stella W and Kendall W, Business Solutions Project
Harrison D and Lucas H, Buying and Merchandising
Landon C and Zachary E, Financial Services
Cage K and Evan E, Hospitality Services
Aqdas R and Rayan K, International Business Plan
Luke A and Haris I, Marketing Management
Andrew P, Hannah H, Josh T, Business Services Operations
Mitchell F, Charlie K, and Richard Moon, Finance Operations
Katie A, Emma Catherine C and Tyler W, Financial Literacy Project
Zoey B, Natalie G, and Emily W, Sales Project
3rd Place
Tala A, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Product
Keaton S, Personal Financial Literacy
Hallie G and Lucy D, Business Law and Ethics
Harris G, Chace W, Caden K, Franchise Business Plan
Sarah Kate P, Gianna T, Kennedy B, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Service
Alex B and Parker C, Entrepreneurship
Other notable accolades:
Hannah Hickman was elected as the State of Alabama President.
SPHS DECA Chapter earned the following awards: Diamond Chapter Award, Honor Roll Chapter Award, Membership Campaign Award, Thrive Chapter Award.
Alabama State Officer team won the Impact Advocacy Award which is a huge accomplishment. Hannah Hickman is the State President, and she received that award on behalf of the 23-24 State of Alabama team.
Dallas Lewis received distinction for presentation delivery. Placed among the top 20 of 187 teams who advanced as champions of their state, provincial, or national associations.
Dallas Lewis placed in the top 20 at ICDC.
2022-2023 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
2022-2023 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
1st Place- Luke A, Business Services Marketing Series
1st Place- Andrew P, Parker C, Alex B, Business Services Operations
1st Place- Wesley V, Webb H, Evan E, Buying and Merchandising Operations
1st Place- Hannah H, William R, Career Development Project
1st Place- Jake H, Mackenzie M, Hagen H, Finance Operations
1st Place- Alden D, Chase W, Harris G, Financial Literacy Project
1st Place- Lia Z, Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
1st Place- Harrison D, Lucas H, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
1st Place- TK T, Aileen S, Chloe F, Independent Business Plan
1st Place- Jaden S, International Business Plan
2nd Place- Kirsten C, Sarah J, Business Services Operations
2nd Place- Tyler H, Dylan T, Ian N, Business Solutions Project
2nd Place- Carson C, Hudson J, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Katie A, Emma Catherine C, Tyler W, Franchise Business Plan
2nd Place- MacKenzie C, Taylor C, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Product
2nd Place- Bailey C, Addison B, George E, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Service
2nd Place- Dayanne T, International Business Plan
2nd Place- Madison F, LaCoria N, Marketing Management Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Sydney B, Retail Merchandising Series
2nd Place- Sabrina T, Lilli Ann K, Mia M, Sales Project
3rd Place- Keaton S, Business Finance Series
3rd Place- Raina V, Tracy L, Anh T, Community Giving Project
3rd Place- Landon C, Zachary E, Financial Services Team Decision Making
3rd Place- DJ D, Stone K, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
Other notable accolades:
Hannah Hickman was elected District 2 Vice President.
SPHS DECA Chapter earned the following awards: Diamond Chapter Award, Honor Roll Chapter Award, Membership Campaign Award, Outstanding DECA Advisor Award, Thrive Chapter Award.
67.5% or 52/77 students placed at State and qualified for ICDC.
2021-2022 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
2021-2022 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
1st Place- Tucker S, Business Finance Individual Series
1st Place- Parker C, Hannah H, Andrew P, Business Services Operations Research
1st Place- Khushi V, Business Solutions Project
1st Place- Thomas H, Jake H, Franchise Business Plan
1st Place- Katie A, Emma Catherine C, Sabrina T, Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research
1st Place- Olivia M, Marketing Communications Individual Series
1st Place- Luke B, Cooper C, Hagen H, Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research
2nd Place- Sydney B, Mackenzie M, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Aileen S, TK T, Anh T, Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research
2nd Place- Carson C, Hudson J, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
2nd Place- LaCoria N, Hotel and Lodging Management
2nd Place- Sara A, Catherine S, Integrated Marketing Campaign- Product
2nd Place- Jayla H, Personal Financial Literacy
2nd Place- Alex B, Quick Serve Restaurant Management
3rd Place- Ella B, StartUp Business Plan
Other notable accolades:
Hannah Hickman was elected as the DECA State Vice President.
Mackenzie Moore was elected as the DECA State Vice President, District 2.
Mrs. Jane Bruce was awarded "Outstanding DECA Advisor."
73% of our students placed in their competitive event.
Our SPHSBiz Chapter was awarded 3rd largest chapter with 188 members.
2020-2021 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
2020-2021 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
1st Place- Youssef M, Accounting Applications
1st Plce- Olivia M, Business Finance
1st Place- Khushi V, Business Growth Plan
1st Place- Ben B, Tucker S, Business Operations Research
1st Place- Kayla S, Rece S, Blakley W, Community Awareness Project
1st Place- Jay A, Entrepreneurship Individual Series
1st Place- Taylor M, Ben D, Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
1st Place- Conner E, JR L, and Griffin G, Finance Operations Research
1st Place- Walker J, Franchise Business Plan
1st Place- Sara A, Ava B, Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research
1st Place- Brooks B, Jay D and Charlie G, Innovation Plan
1st Place- Max J, Connor M, Catherine S, Integrated Marketing Campaign Event
1st Place- Andrew P, Principles of Finance
1st Place- Baylor B, Professional Selling and Consulting
1st Place- Carson C, Quick Serve Restaurant Management
1st Place- Mia M, Ryan M, Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Jayla H, Financial Literacy Project
2nd Place- Isaac P, Trent P, Financial Services
2nd Place- Hudson C, Coleman G, Hospitality Services
2nd Place- Hannah B, Innovation Plan
2nd Place- Victoria S, Integrated Marketing Campaign Event
2nd Place- Alex B, Sports and Entertainment Marketing
3rd Place- Matthew K, Jackson O, Business Law and Ethics
3rd Place- Howie B, Harrison H, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
3rd Place- Sydney B, Mackenzie M, Lilli Ann K, Community Giving Project
3rd Place- Brady H, Food Marketing
3rd Place- Connor G, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
3rd Place- Jake H, Siddharth K, Startup Business Plan
Other notable accolades:
Mackenzie Moore was elected as the DECA State Vice President, District 2.
90.5% of our students placed
Mr. Chris Wood was awarded "Outstanding New DECA Advisor."
Our SPHSBiz Chapter was awarded 2nd largest chapter with 155 members only second to Hoover High with 157 members.
2019-2020 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
2019-2020 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
Olivia M- Accounting Applications 1st Place
John W- Business Services Operation Research 1st Place
Khushi V, Samantha H- Business Solutions Project 1st Place
Trey E, Carson C, Joseph K- Career Development Project 1st Place
Tucker S, Ben B- Finance Operations Research 1st Place
Carson R- Financial Consulting 1st Place
JR L, Conner E- Financial Services 1st Place
Ben D, Dare A- Franchise Business Plan 1st Place
Connor M, Catherine S, Conner G- Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service 1st Place
Kate C- Principles of Marketing 1st Place
John W, Ava B- Sports and Entertainment Operations Research 1st Place
Taylor M, Jay A- Finance Operation Research 2nd Place
Jeremiah M, Elijah J- Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event 2nd Place
Jackson O, Brand A- Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making 2nd Place
Howie B, Harrison H- Financial Services 3rd Place
Siddarth K- Independent Business Plan 3rd Place
2018-2019 International Career Development Conference
2018-2019 International Career Development Conference
DECA Award of Excellence Recipients- this recognizes members achieving all standards of performance and competencies in the competitive event fields.
2018-2019 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
2018-2019 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
Yemaria W, Norianna J- Creative Marketing Project 1st Place
Youssef M, Haley H- Finance Operations 1st Place
Elise G, Ethan T- Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making 2nd Place
Samantha H, Khushi V- Hospitality and Tourism Operations 2nd Place
Graham D, ReillyGilbert- Integrated Marketing Campaign 2nd Place
Tyler N- Principles of Finance 2nd Place
Dextyni Y, SaraT,Catherine S- Public Relations Project 2nd Place
Jake H- Principles of Business Management & Administration 3rd Place
Ava B- CRI Qualifier
2017-2018 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
2017-2018 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
Database Design and Application
1st Place- Mitchell W
2nd Place- Ivor P
3rd Place- Dayton H
Economics- 3rd Place- Matthew P
Graphic Design- 2nd Place- Anna Claire L
Insurance and Risk Management
1st Place- Tyler N
4th Place- Bailey G
Management Decision Making- 3rd Place- Elise G, Haley H, Saji S
Networking Concepts- 2nd Place- Sectric G
Sales Presentation- 4th Place- Graham D
2016-2017 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
2016-2017 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
Advertising- Michael D, 3rd place
Banking and Financial Systems- Haley H, Matthew P, Arrez C, 1st place
Database Design- William Z, 1st place
Insurance and Risk Management- Michael M, 4th place; JO T, 3rd place; Alex C, 2nd place
Introduction to Business- Carter C, 4th place; Reilly G, 1st place
Management Information Systems- Elise G, Conner P, Sectric G, 1st place
Networking Concepts- Woody S, 2nd place
Public Speaking 2- Alexas B, 3rd place
Publication Design- Natalie G, Anna Claire L, Max M, 1st place
Securities and Investment- Jolene H, 2nd place
Spreadsheet Applications- Sydney L, 4th place
2015-2016 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
2015-2016 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
Matthew P and Arrez C placed 1st in Global Business
Michael D placed 2nd in Insurance and Risk Management
Cassady W placed 2nd in Introduction to Business
Davis C and Amer M placed 4th in Management Decision Making
Tyler N placed 4th in Securities and Investment
Shams H and Adam S placed 2nd in Social Media Campaign
Gordie S and Houston H placed 4th in Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Elise G placed 2nd in Database Design and Application
Sectric G placed 3rd in Cyber Security
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