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A Look Into DECA's State Competition
Last weekend, Watauga DECA members traveled to Greensboro to compete against 6,000 NC students for a chance to win coveted DECA glass. DECA is a club that prepares emerging leaders for careers in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and hospitality and tourism. At states, participants compete in written events, take event-based tests, and complete a role-play where they are given a business scenario and must present their solutions to a judge. Watauga had ten students place, and 4 qualify for the upcoming international conference in Orlando.
Lily Smith, Maggie Barnes, Sophie Parker, Roz Rabinowitz, and Rebecca Billette had top roleplays in their events.
Mrs. Tarnowski, Watauga's DECA advisor of 7 years and former member, has committed much of her time and effort to helping Watauga's chapter succeed. Watauga DECA received the NC DECA Chapter of Distinction Award with Mrs. T's support and guidance.
Lily Stough, Sophie Law, Elsie Davis, and Hannah Graham
Sammy Morgan, Scarlett Rupp, Kate Rex, and Elyse Rea at the Grand Awards Ceremony awaiting competion results.
Morgan Flynt, Sheridan Brasier, and Natalie Fitch show off their DECA diamonds
Watauga's overall state finalist, who placed Top 10 in each of their events: Jordan Lemus, Rebecca Billette, Morgan Flynt, Sheridan Brasier, Natalie Fitch, Maggie Barnes, and JT Cook. Congratulations! Maggie Barnes and the team of Morgan Flynt, Sheridan Brasier, and Natalie Fitch will advance to the international competition this spring.
The seniors are off to the DECA dance!
Watauga DECA's freshman: Autumn Neal, Bailey Hoge, Claire Thurman, Harper Costin, Carter Poling, Mary Flynn Sevensky, Gracyn Bryan, Gracie Brown, Jacob Bookwalter
Claire Thurman, Roz Rabinowitz, Gracyn Bryan, Margaret Greene, and Sophie Law
Rush Brasier, Quincy Honeycutt, and Miller Hankins
Members talk in the lobby as they wait to enter the Grand Awards Ceremony.
Mr. Machon posing with a Mr. Tarnowski cutout.
Lily Thompson, Sofia McEvoy, Emerson Martin, Sophie Parker, Julianne Bagley, and Selah Greer.
Sammy Morgan and Madison McIver
Watauga DECA excelled this year at the CDC State Competition in Greensboro and enjoyed the moment. Congratulations to the winners!
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