DECA is Your Place - "Be The One"

Students are welcomed into DECA with open arms. Before you know it, you will find each other becoming a family. The friendships that have grown over the years have proven to be one of the biggest benefits of joining. You've got a FRIEND in DECA. Whether you're looking to serve your community, develop your leadership skills, prepare for college or a career or set yourself apart, there is something for you with DECA.

Basically, it's a FUN way to take what you are learning in the classroom and USE it in the real world with business. You will meet new people, build friendships, travel and find new strengths you didn't know you had.

In our first year last year, we were named a Diamond Club at the State Level competing with 24 students at the District and State levels and attending Internationals as chapter leaders. We had 200 members and have goals to grow to 250 members this year.

YOUR INVESTMENT

DECA chapter dues are $50, which includes a cool chapter t-shirt and membership at the state and DECA Inc. levels. The deadline to join our chapter by September 31st.  

PREPARE FOR COLLEGE + CAREER

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Stand out when applying for college and starting your career by participating in professional development activities, practicing leadership skills and networking with business professionals.

COMPETE WITH THE BEST

Competition is one of the best ways to practice skills you will need in your future. Examples include case studies, role plays, business plans and pitches, advertising presentations, market research plans, virtual simulations, stock market challenges and more. Learn more at deca.org/compete.

• District Conference - January 14, 2025 - Conroe, Texas

• State Conference - March 6-8, 2025 - Dallas, Texas

• International Conference (ICDC) - April 26 - 29. 2025 - Orlando, Florida

  
  

  
  

First Introductory Meeting - Thursday, August 22nd - A/B Block Auditorium

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KHS DECA Officer Team for 2024-2025:

Sponsor: Laura Abel - Laura.Abel@humbleisd.net

President: Tamir Shaw

VP of Career Development: Broderick Rosello

VP of Marketing: Mackenzie Kouba

VP of Membership: James Knigin and Katie Keating

VP of Finance: Drake Buchan

VP of Hospitality; Joe Freel

VP of Service: Yale Wittenberg

VP of Outreach: Leah Inman

VP of Technology: Kyle Holcomb

Secretary: Peyton Hutchinson

Parliamentarian: Natalie Murray

Historian: Andrew Donahue

Presentations Trainer: Ian Taylor

Virtual Business Challenge: Hifza Mazhar

School Base Enterprise: Marian Marval, Joe Freel, Broderick Rosello

Social Chair: Fife Adene

Banquet Chair: Nife Adene and Noelle Savage

Ball for All Chair: Alden Bathurst

Internship Chair: Stanley Cheatham & Lorelai Fulenwider