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Kartchner is a member of the DECA Club, the Students of Service club, the National Honor Society, senior class president, student body treasurer, former sophomore and freshmen class vice president. On top of meeting that criteria, Kartchner had to also submit a portfolio that was to be reviewed by the committee before she could be named an All-American. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Friends remember 16-year-old Kara Taylor's smile, sense of humor. May 16, 2009
She was especially active with DECA, the business and marketing group at Little Elm High School. She was one of the major organizers of the DECA fashion show held annually in early April. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Message from LEHS Principal Gerry Talley May 16, 2009
"The recent loss of Kara Taylor has made a tremendous impact on our school- both students and staff. She will be remembered as a fun-loving member of DECA and consummate fan of all of our school's activities. This week we are struggling to find a student or staff members' life she did not touch with her unbridled spirit and passion for life. She will be missed by us all, and remembered for always.". Gerry Talley. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Watertown High School names top 10 May 15, 2009
Smith, the son of Des and Deenie Smith, has been active in football, basketball, math team, student council, National Honors Society, FBLA, DECA, European Culture and Society Club, Weight Lifting Club, Peer Helpers, and independent film writer and producer ... Ryan, the daughter of Brian and Nancy Ryan, has been active in tennis, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Pledge of Excellence, WAIT Club, FBLA, DECA, show choirs, fall musicals, solo and ensemble and Bread and Roses. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
High School Students Pitch to Strengthen Marriages and Families Takes Top Award at 2009 DECA International Competition May 15, 2009
The top award at the 2009 annual DECA conference in Anaheim went to an internet business plan for strengthening marriages and families ... Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2009 -- The top award at this year's annual DECA meeting in Anaheim went to an internet business plan for strengthening marriages and families ... DECA is the Delta Epsilon Chi international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
DECA students win 11 medals May 15, 2009
Published: Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:29 PM MDT Thirteen DECA students from Campbell County High School took home 11 medals at the International DECA Competition in Anaheim, Calif ... DECA is an association of marketing and management students ... Only four DECA students returned this year but their coach, Suzan Newberry said next year, the six returners should collect some trophies. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Meet the valedictorians May 15, 2009
Science Olympiad, DECA and Wyoming Academic Challenge are his favorites ... - State DECA First-place team, championship round, first place, advanced selling techniques ... He had to back out of the international DECA competition in order to keep from burning out. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Devils Lake Public School Board recognizes employees, addresses year-end issues May 14, 2009
Students from the Skills USA program, from the orchestra who competed in the state music contest and DECA students were all given a round of applause. Superintendent Steve Swiontek provided the board with a legislative update, which proved to be the longest and most spendy session ever. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Exchanges pull Hydroxycut diet supplement from shelves May 13, 2009
Patrons of Defense Commissary Agency grocery stores needn't worry about Hydroxycut, said Ronald Kelly, chief of DeCA's public affairs directorate based at Fort Lee, Va. "We do not carry the product in our inventory," he said. (The Dolphin, CT)
Chad threatens to cut relations with SudanUN Security Council condemns renewed military incursion in ChadUN chief hails Chad-Sudan talksUS calls on Sudan, Chad to stop aiding violence in Darfur Egypt to host anti-piracy conference in MayUNICEF scales up distribution of mosquito nets in SomaliaSomalian president in working visit to BrusselsNo contact with hijacked Pompei Kadhafi receives UN, AU emissaries to DRCCentral African countries meet 11 May over swine fluJapan grants DR Congo US$7 million food aidUN Radio: Boeing 727 crashes in southwestern DR Congo Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Namibias founding president, Nujoma, turns 80Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) - Namibian companies, state-owned institutions and ordinary citizens from all walks of life showered former Namibian president Sam Nujoma with praises Tuesday morning as the veteran of Namibian politics turned 80. 12/05/2009 Full Text... May 12, 2009
Nujoma led Namibia for more than a decade since it attained independence from So uth Africas apartheid government. His political career as head of the ruling Swapo party spans more than four deca des. (Panapress.com)
Brookfield BOE Works Numbers May 9, 2009
"There is a totally different cost factor between being a member of DECA and being a member of the band," school board member Rob Gianazza said. "The sports cost significantly more to run than the co-curriculars," school district Business Manager Art Colley said in response to comments by Mr. Shaker on whether the fees should be closer in cost. (New Milford Times, CT)
Wilmington students get down to business at DECA conference May 9, 2009
on April 28 to represent the state of Massachusetts at DECA s International Career Development Conference. DECA is an international association of Business Students ... DECA s programs and activities are tailored to the specific career interest of students and include technical skills, basic scholastic and communication skills, human relations and employability skills, and a strong emphasis on economics and free enterprise. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
New Tipton School Board members sworn in May 2, 2009
Superintendent Robert Brinkley recognized the State DECA finalists who will be advancing to international competition ... Kyle Renfro received the DECA Diamond Award. (California Democrat, MO)
More than 40 students suspended following protest May 1, 2009
We were stuck between State DECA and band solo contest, or State Basketball playoffs and another event, or Track Districts or a national competition for DECA. These things happen, and no one can be blamed for that. Do I think there should be a compromise. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Princess Maddy Phillips (11) Apr 28, 2009
She is a member of DECA, a marketing association, is secretary of the National Honor Society, and plays golf. She has golfed on the LHS team for four years. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Hawaii companies invited to DeCA expo Apr 28, 2009
Of the nearly 1,000 products showed last year, just over 200 were chosen to be included in the commissary system on Oahu, including products from 17 companies that previously had never done business with DeCA, the association said. For more information contact Sharon Zambo-Fan, sharonzambofan@hawaii. (Pacific Business News, HI)
And the nominees are: Katharine M. Church nominees are announced Apr 17, 2009
Willis has been active in ACES, where she is secretary/historian, the Keyser Krazies, Hi-Y, Student Council, DECA, Students for Change Tolerance Club, the Going Green Club, and the Debate Club. She currently serves as editor-in-chief of the Hi-Times student newspaper. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
SPOTTED: The focus is on you! Apr 11, 2009
DECA CHAMPS: Cedar Shoals High School DECA members participated in a state competition held in Atlanta March 6-7. Several students qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference including DaNadia Johnson and Chloe Winston who won sixth in the same category ... DECA CHAMPS: Cedar Shoals High School DECA members participated in a state competition held in Atlanta March 6-7. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NMHS Students Have Faith In the Future of Business Apr 11, 2009
Bryan Melo and Sonny Parson, who are seniors at New Milford High School in the DECA marketing program, believe that opportunity still out there and they remain steadfast in their desire to aim for a future in the business world. "Basically, I knew I was interested in business by eighth grade and I looked at business courses when I was a freshman," said Bryan, 17, who is interested in the marketing field. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Kelso gymnast Ashlee Bonahoom heads to national competition Apr 10, 2009
When she s not participating in gymnastics, swimming and diving, track, water polo and DECA activities at school, Bonahoom likes to let her hair down and simply be a teenager. I like to hang out with friends, and lay out in the sun and tan, she said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Chi-Hi students compete in state DECA Apr 10, 2009
Nine Chippewa Falls High School students participated March 17-19 in Lake Geneva at the Wisconsin DECA State Competition ... Chi-Hi students Josh Michal and Colin Schindler placed fifth and will be advancing to Anaheim California for the ICDC International DECA Competition. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Onalaska run/walk dedicated to benefit three Apr 3, 2009
ORGANIZERS: Student organizations include the O Club, Students Against Dangerous Decisions, Teen AIDS Prevention Program, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and DECA.. BENEFICIARIES: Teri Faulkner, Mike Kabat and Chris Lezpona. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Cruz named a national scholar Mar 27, 2009
0 grade point average, has been involved in the Starfish Club, DECA and has played soccer all four years and was a member of this year s state champion. Cruz has already been accepted to the University of Arizona and has received a full tuition scholarship. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Student medals are all business Mar 26, 2009
At Niles High School, the Marketing Education Program which partners with the DECA (Delta Epsilon Chi) Organization, goes beyond the fundamentals of business to give students a chance to get ahead of that competition, which is growing, as high school students compete to get into college and face increasing competition in local, state and national business markets ... And Nashaira Verrier, a second year DECA student, first year marketing student and senior at Niles High School, will advance to... (Niles Star, MI)
Staggers new W.Va. DECA president Mar 24, 2009
DECA president - Keyser, WV - Mineral Daily News-Tribune ... For the News-Tribune KEYSER Mineral County Technical Center student Bryan Staggers was elected president of West Virginia DECA at the recent WV DECA Career Development Conference held Feb. 28-March 2 at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston ... DECA is a national association of marketing students. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
RRHS DECA students go to state conference Mar 21, 2009
Jan Tugwell, Roanoke Rapids High School advisor to the group, took them to the North Carolina DECA conference March 4-7 in Greensboro ... Several students are eligible to attend the National DECA Conference in California ... Hunter Coyne won fourth place in the state in advertising campaign; and Dale Strickland, Matt Duncan, Kiana Fleming and LaToya Pierce received the highest level of Chapters of Distinction and are now qualified to attend the National DECA Conference in April. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Tourism Director Unveils Marketing Plan for 2009 Mar 14, 2009
Also in 2009, he plans to utilize East Central College and high school DECA students for tourism research, as well as work with area colleges to develop a tourism market intern program. Washington Missouri 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A Remarkable Career: Mraule retires after 26 seasons Mar 13, 2009
Until he accepted the activities director position in 1985, he taught business and consumer education classes and sponsored the DECA (Distributive Education Club of America) program, in addition to coaching freshman football and JV boys basketball. When girls basketball was added for the 1975-76 season, Mraule took over the program as its first head coach, posting a 9-9 record for the season, his only non-winning season. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Commissaries no longer able to accept CertifiChecks Mar 12, 2009
"What has happened to CertifiChecks is similar to what is going on today with many businesses being adversely affected by the current economic downturn," said Philip E. Sakowitz Jr., DeCA's director and chief executive officer ... "However, as an appropriated fund entity, in accordance with federal law we can no longer accept these certificates at this time. We are, however, looking for an alternative solution to fulfill our customers' requests for commissary gift certificates." DeCA entered... (The Dolphin, CT)
Funding school sports Mar 8, 2009
Taxpayer wrote on Mar 7, 2009 7:59 AM:" I think they should be cut if that's what needs to be done. Some people say that students wouldn't bother with school if it wasn't for sports. Well these types turn out to adults who can't deal with life without sports. They're called couch potatoes. Sports shouldn't be any more important than music, FFA, VICA, DECA, or any other student activity.Priorities folks...... ". Submit a Comment. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Worth of Thousands of Gift Certificates Questioned After Ohio Company Closes Mar 6, 2009
Kevin Robinson, a spokesman for the Defense Commissary Agency, said his agency is trying to determine the current number of unused certificates bought for use in commissaries, military grocery stores separate from PXs. Associated Press Writer Kristin M. Hall in Nashville contributed to this report. (Law.com)
SL student protests language tests Mar 6, 2009
Phanachone said she feels that all she has worked for is being put in jeopardy including her opportunity to compete in National DECA events and on the track team, to be honored as a National Honor Society member and go to her senior prom. She originally feared for her opportunity to graduate, but said her mother was told yesterday that she would be allowed to graduate. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Storm Lake student returns to class Mar 6, 2009
-- Continued refusal to take the ELDA exam, resulting in a 56-day "activity code" violation that would keep Phanachone out of any extra-curricular activities, such as prom and a DECA competition she and a teammate have earned. -- Take an alternative assessment and receive a 14-day suspension from extra-curricular activities. (Sioux City Journal)
Hyatt Hotel Damaged by Water Leak Mar 5, 2009
High school students from across the state were checking in for the state DECA convention ... "Some of the kids are competing in events about hotel and lodging, hospitality and management, explained Louis DiCesare, DECA advisor at Irondequoit High School. And to see this staff here working as hard as they're working to get the rooms ready in a situation like this is a real life experience. It's a good lesson for the kids to learn.". (R News)
Bomberman Comes to Android Mar 5, 2009
Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Hudson's mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. (IGN Wireless Games)
THS DECA students win honors at district competition Feb 20, 2009
Published: Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:03 PM CST Terrell High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) members brought home honors from the DECA District Career Development Conference and Competition on Feb. 3 in Texarkana. Return to: | . (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Talent overflows in Helena Feb 18, 2009
The ticket sales benefit the Helena High and Capital High DECA programs and enable students in the organization to attend International Career Conferences, which is in Anaheim, Calif ... Stephanie Thennis, HHS DECA adviser, said the event is the largest fundraiser for the group and it s special because it s a crosstown event. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Push to Ban Some Flame Retardant Chemicals Feb 18, 2009
But one of the largest manufacturers of Deca-- a commercial form of PBDE-- tells us that they have studies that show no links between their product and health risks. Albemarle says the flame retardant is safe and if it's banned Vermonters will be limited in what merchandise they can buy here and will pay more for it. (WCAX.com, VT)
Pottery exhibit highlights the unusual Feb 17, 2009
Jennifer Deca, a 2006 alumna of Bowling Green State University, is especially interested in tiny details, she said ... Deca will join Jacob Raeder and Lindsay Scypta in exhibiting their ceramic work together in the Patterson Gallery in Patterson Building this week ... Deca said she also likes contrasting the serious and the playful in her ceramics, often pairing an inviting form with an uninviting image. (Daily Collegian, PA)
KHS students seek to educate peers Feb 17, 2009
As a result, he and friend Logan DelSignore decided to turn Staggers science project into a project on sexually transmitted diseases for DECA competition ... The project won first place last year in statewide DECA competition, earning the students the right to represent the state of West Virginia at the national convention in Atlanta ... Although they say some have questioned the topic which the students decided to tackle, the project has gotten the support of our local DECA chapter, Staggers... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Good kids from the halls of . . . DLHS: Rongen thinking of construction career Feb 17, 2009
He s also a member of DECA.. In his rather rare spare time, Elliot puts in about 16 hours a week at Pizza Hut. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Biggar signs with Cincinnati Christian College Feb 14, 2009
Participating at the State level for both the MERHS Debate Team ( 05 & 06) and for the MERHS DECA squad ( 08). She also took first place in the 2009 DECA Districts as well as being selected for Girls State ( 08). (Beverly Citizen, MA)
No obstacles Feb 13, 2009
Cole Kuehn sits in Suzan Newberrys classroom where he works to prepare practice materials for the DECA team ... Dealing with it involves being on the honor roll since fourth grade, bowling (hes averaging 160 per game), being a Boy Scout, attending the University of Wyoming next year and majoring in business and being the Wyoming DECA (a management and marketing organization) secretary/treasurer ... Cole joined DECA, and all that changed. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Natural performer Feb 12, 2009
All the money raised goes to the Capital and Helena DECA groups, an association of marketing students. Not only is it the one opportunity to put your talent out there, but to perform on the Civic Center Stage it s a really big stage to fill. (Helena Independent Record)
DECA team earns state honors Feb 11, 2009
DECA is an association of marketing and management students ... The state winners will compete in the International DECA conference April 27-May 2 in Anaheim, Calif. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Blip.tv gives videomakers a chance to be a star Feb 11, 2009
Michael Wayne, CEO of Deca Studios, a Los Angeles producer of Web video shows, has his own advertising sales team, so he uses Blip primarily for technology. He uses the Blip player for popular shows such as Project Lore (about gaming) and Momversation, which are branded with their own show names rather than a Blip. (USA Today -- Tech)
Burned By Diddy? Feb 9, 2009
In "Dancing With the Devil: How Puff Burned the Bad Boys of Hip-Hop," Mark Curry writes that Diddy cajoled, "hoodwinked and bamboozled me for nearly a deca 00004000 de" by promising to release his music and make him rich. "I had to leave the label and its illusions of wealth in order to save my ca reer, my marriage, my mind and my soul," Curry writes. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Principal Says Prom Will Be Held in Union Feb 8, 2009
"All businesses in Union feel we've donated to all the causes that kids ask for any given time, whether it be the yearbook, fundraiser for DECA, booster clubs or other organizations like that," said Cooper. "We are happy to support them but if this thing was held in Washington, I feel like it would be a slap in the face to all of us.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Smart improvements and changes continue at SUBASE Feb 8, 2009
The Defense Commissary Agency has notified SUBASE of its intention to construct a new 57,000 square foot facility immediately adjacent to the existing Commissary and Navy Exchange building. Ginda anticipates project award will take place in 2010 and construction could be completed in 2012. (The Dolphin, CT)
Scholarships available through DeCA, Fisher House Feb 8, 2009
For more information, contact Edna Hoogewind at DeCA (804/734-8410) or Jim Weiskopf at Fisher House Foundation (888/294-8560), or go to www. militaryscholar. (The Dolphin, CT)
Deadlines approach for Dogwood Festival events Apr 1, 2008
The DECA Arts s Show, which takes place at Dogwood Elementary on April 18-19, is accepting applications until April 1. The Miss Dogwood Pageant, scheduled for April 18 at the new Camdenton High School auditorium, has extended the entry deadline for contestants until April 7. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
TISD honors students, organizations Mar 29, 2008
During a March 25 TISD regular school board meeting, Kennedy Elementary's WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program was awarded with the Mason's Community Builders Award, the highest award bestowed on a program or person outside of Terrell's Artesian Lodge No. 406 masonary organization, while Terrell High School organizations, Skills USA and DECA, were recognized for their successful competition seasons ... Last week's campus organization recognitions concluded with the THS DECA team ...... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Company pays for water garden at county park Mar 29, 2008
Al s Garden Art of Columbia donated all the statuary, Culleoka High School DECA members raised the funds for the deck and patio garden and the Maury County Bridal e Club provided for the fragrance garden. Also accessible via Tony s Trail is Jarod s Dream, the park s handicap-accessible playground which was provided by the Mt. Pleasant and Columbia civic clubs. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hayes, Loiselle earn trip to DECA nationals Mar 26, 2008
For the Herald - Chippewa Falls Senior High School students competed in the DECA district and national competitions this year ... T. Joe Loiselle and Kelsee Hayes will compete at the International DECA Leadership Convention April 25-30 in Atlanta, Ga. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Lima women assist at White House egg hunt Mar 23, 2008
LIMA Twenty-three Lima Senior High School DECA marketing students competed at the state DECA Career Development Conference held in Columbus ... DECA is an association of marketing students, which allows students to gain experience in the classroom as well as through actual competition and conferences. (Lima News, OH)
CG Main Street group, Central Arizona College want you to take online survey Mar 21, 2008
The sheet says business students and members of Casa Grande Union High School's DECA Club will be at some retail stores handing out cards with the Web addresses. People who fill out the survey may also add their names to be entered into a drawing for three gift baskets, which have been donated by downtown businesses. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Records: Wednesday, March 19 Mar 20, 2008
Roxie Petscka and Denise Doucette qualify for the national DECA competition in Salt Lake City. 1978. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Potential EPA conflicts probed Mar 18, 2008
The American Chemistry Council, the industry trade group, had called for the removal of Deborah Rice, a toxicologist from Maine, as chairman of an independent EPA panel assessing the health risks from "deca", a flame retardant in electronic equipment, after she urged the Maine state legislature to ban the chemical ... Rice, an employee of Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, was never alleged to have any monetary interest associated with deca and her dismissal "seems to argue that... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Records: Monday, March 17 Mar 18, 2008
Shawn Richards represents the Chippewa Falls area as a candidate for state DECA president. 1968. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
DECA marks 60th anniversary Mar 17, 2008
District DECA participants from Camdenton High School are Dylan LaRock, Dustin Reeves, Chelsey Byler, Casey Higginbotham, Taylor McEachern, Katie Ruehter, Ashley Moore, Jenny Hagenow, Lacey Hickman, David Huffman and Josh Purvis ... LAKE'OZARK - More than 1,400 high school students from across Missouri are convening for the annual DECA State Career Development Conference March 16-18 at the Lodge of Four Seasons ... The Missouri DECA organization celebrates its 60th anniversary at this year's... (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
DECA recognizes outstanding school stores Mar 16, 2008
Douglas High School will be recognized at DECAs International Career Development Conference in Atlanta. The School-Based Enterprise (SBE) at Douglas High School was among the school stores that achieved Gold Level Certification this year and will be recognized at DECA s International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia ... While some in the education community have only recently discovered the value of school-based enterprises, marketing educators and DECA advisors have used... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
More of this story Mar 15, 2008
This includes all of the clubs at CAS, including National Honor Society, drama, DECA Club and many more. Advisors for these programs would no longer be paid, said Ellinger. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
DECA team moves on to state Mar 15, 2008
Bringing home three first-place finishes, School of the Osage DECA squad goes on to state March 16-18. KAISER'- School of the Osage's DECA recently traveled to Jefferson City, Mo ... They will be competing at the State DECA Career Development Conference at the Lodge of Four Seasons March 16-18. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Students fight world hunger, one goat at a time Mar 8, 2008
Students participating in Hopewell High s DECA program traveled last weekend to Greensboro, where they competed in the North Carolina Career Development Conference. The school can now boast several state finalists, including Kelly Stage and Katie Wintermeier (advertising); Bailey Freeman (automotive services marketing); Logan Rhea (business services marketing); Kristi Fissel and Danielle Campoli (creative marketing); Preston Wootten (employability skills); and Jordan Sapp and Laura Hopper... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
DUSD finalizes contract for new superintendent Mar 6, 2008
Approved out-of-state travel for Career & Technical Ed staff (Lourdes Mora and Maria Figueroa) and CTSO Distributive Education Clubs (DECA) students to attend the 2008 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta; Judy Herbert, Associate Administrator, to go to Spokane, Washington, to recruit district personnel; Denise Evans and Sonia Barcelo to attend the Arizona Association of School Business Officials 2008 spring conference in Laughlin. Approved the district calendar for 2008-09. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
