Activities

DECA is a comprehensive business club that prepares students to be college and career ready. With extensive disciplines-- including marketing, finance, hospitality, and management-- DECA builds upon delegates' fundamental knowledge of business operations. Delegates have the opportunity to compete in roleplay scenarios that mimic future job interviews, and/or written entries, including 10, 20, and 50 page manuals. The skills acquired from the competitive events (communication, problem solving, teamwork, management) provide delegates with a competitive edge in all college/career studies. To prepare for regional, state, and international conferences, with the help of DECA advisors, delegates complete practice cluster tests, as well as conduct mock roleplay scenarios. Delegates curate their written entries over the course of the school year, particularly in their business classes.

... Michael Laino, Class of 2021

Joining DECA at Ramsey High School has changed my high school experience and has helped me develop and strengthen several, imperative skills for my future. Freshman year I took Marketing I which led me to become a part of DECA and I later advanced to the state competition on my role play event. Last year in Marketing II, I was given the opportunity to write a 20-page paper and compete with my role play for a second year. I advanced to the state competition on my role play and competed with my paper as well. I placed 3rd in New Jersey on my paper and advanced to the international competition, where I became one of two international finalists from Ramsey High School. My first two years in DECA inspired me so much to write another 20-page paper this year on my own. I was able to work with an auto repair shop, B & C Auto Service, to develop their reputation and online brand presence using my creativity. Given this opportunity, I collaborated with the company to create a new website, social media accounts, and propose a series of events to help give back to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This year on my paper I placed 2nd in New Jersey and was a finalist for my role play. Ramsey DECA has taught me creativity for any of my ideas, collaboration with business owners when writing a paper, communication with judges when presenting my ideas, and critical thinking to solve problems during a role play. Overall, I am grateful for my experience in DECA with Ramsey High School and I know I can implement all of the skills I have learned throughout my future.

...Ava Dolcemascolo, Class of 2021