DECA students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute competed, along with 300 other DECA District 7 students, and successfully placed in District Level competition on Dec. 14 at Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville. Distributive Education Clubs of America is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions.

Kamryne Smith: PV Marketing, first place in apparel & accessories marketing

Hannah Devonshire: PV Marketing, fifth place in apparel & accessories

Gracie Heintzleman: PV Marketing, second place in business service marketing

Abigail Orach: PV Marketing, third place in marketing communications

Emilia Tenisci: PV Marketing, third place in retail merchandising

Sierra Bauer: PV Graphic Design, fourth place in retail merchandising

Julia Romankow: PV Graphic Design, second place in principles of hospitality & tourism

Emma Kattner: PV Health Medical, sixth place in principles of hospitality & tourism

Haley Kuehner: Palmerton Marketing, third place in entrepreneurship

Connor Ronald: Palmerton Marketing, sixth place in entrepreneurship

Makenna Montefour: Jim Thorpe Marketing, third place in human resources

Rheese Borland: Palmerton Health Medical, fourth place in quick serve marketing

Montanna Costenbader: Palmerton Marketing, fourth place in hotel & lodging

Nevin Garey: Jim Thorpe Marketing, sixth place in hotel & lodging

Kadin German: Palmerton Marketing, fourth place in sports & entertainment marketing

Madalynn Moyer: Palmerton Marketing, sixth place in sports & entertainment marketing

Emily Kemmerer: PV CET, fifth place in principles of business management.

State Event competitor in Job Interview will be Kelsey Mehlig.

DECA State competition will be held at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center on Feb. 17.

DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The High School Division includes over 160,000 members in 3,200 schools. The Collegiate Division includes nearly 6,000 members in 210 colleges and universities.

DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with over 163,000 members in all 50 United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and Germany. The United States Congress, the United States Department of Education and state, district and international departments of education authorized DECA’s programs.

With a 75-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than 10 million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946. Their strong connection with the organization has resonated into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

DECA’s programs and activities have constantly evolved as they use the latest technology and apply cutting edge research. Their core focus has remained consistent and is captured in their mission.