Members of the Carbon Career and Techical Institute, Jim Thorpe, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) participated in the annual DECA district 7 Competition in December at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall.

Over 360 students from six counties were involved in the event. DECA members were required to take a written test and then participate in a marketing related case study.These events were judged by local business owners and college representatives. CCTI DECA had 46 members participate in the district competition. CCTI DECA members earned 36 trophies at the competition. Students will represent CCTI at the state conference this month in Hershey.The chapter adviser is Stephanie Barto. Co-advisors are Bill Stoudt and Sandi Kohutka. Local winners were:Principles of Business Management and Administration: third place, Joe Kozero of Lehighton.Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, first place, Owen Henninger, Jim Thorpe; sixth place, Samantha Wells, Jim Thorpe; and seventh place, Brittany Magner, Palmerton.Principles of Marketing: fourth place Jenna Medelo, Jim Thorpe; and sixth place, Hannah McKillip, Jim Thorpe.Apparel and Accessories Marketing: first place, Kim Pimble, Panther Valley; and second place, Katarina Kattner, Jim Thorpe.Automotive Service Marketing: second place, Brittany Higgins, Palmerton; sixth place, Brittany Paules, Panther Valley; and seventh place, Sierra May, Panther Valley.Business Finance Series: second place, Savannah Moyer, Palmerton.Business Service Marketing: second place, Shelby Casey, Palmerton; third place, Austin Rabenold, Palmerton; and sixth place, Judy Stevens, Palmerton.Food Marketing: first place, Joe Della Vechio, Palmerton; and fourth place, Chazz Trovato, Jim Thorpe.Hotel and Lodging Management: fifth place, Nathan Vrablic, Palmerton; sixth place, Kealey Conville, Panther Valley; and seventh place, Erika Sheckler, Palmerton.Human Resource Management: second place, Jasmine Pasternak, Lehighton.Marketing Management: fourth place, Gabby Achterman, Lehighton.Quick Service Restaurant Management: second place, Ashley Pera, Jim Thorpe; and seventh place, Jade Ruzicka, Palmerton.Restaurant and Food Service Management: fourth place, place, Lauren Tompkins, Jim Thorpe; and seventh place, Alexis Ruch, Palmerton.Retail Merchandising: first place, Kelsey Oncheck, Palmerton; third place, Lauren Meyer, Weatherly; and fifth place. Alexis Tobin, Panther Valley.Sports and Entertainment Marketing: fourth place, Micah Evans, Lehighton.Buying and Merchandising Operations Team: third place, Tia Ivory, Lehighton and Alexis Young, Jim Thorpe; fourth place, Jake McKInley, Panther Valley and Blake Kilraine, Lehighton.Job Interview: second place, Brandy Green; and fifth place, Ayana Batchelder, Panther Valley.