Here’s a pitch for you, take an international group of young business professionals and have them compete all around the world, wouldn’t it be crazy if that actually existed? Oh wait, it does.
Led by finance teacher Mrs.Sanford, DECA competes in events around the country in which they are given a random business scenario and have to present to a judge. DECA has been here for about 5 years and Mrs.Sanford came in as the advisor when she first started teaching here at Granville.
But what does the name stand for exactly? The technical name is Distributive Education Clubs of America. However, the lessons students learn from DECA are even helpful outside of the realm of finance and business. Such as collaborating with people and presenting in front of a crowd.
“I think it’s more of a developmental club,” DECA Co-President Avary King said, “I think it’s used to help kids find their passion and also help them with just skills.”
DECA has recently racked up a big win at a recent competition, adding another trophy to Granville’s illustrious record of victories.
“Because of a lack of understanding of how difficult it is,” GHS Principal Scott Hinton said, “I feel like people don’t get a sense of the achievement.”
What do these competition days look like?
There’s 3 levels, district, states, and international conference. You take an 100 point multiple choice test, then you get about 10-30 minutes to prep, and the rest is all you.
“You have no idea what you’re getting yourself into until you sit down at that table and flip over the card,” King said, “but I think finding what method works for you is the most important.”
Avary King and Zoe Richeimer-Lee are very close friends, being co-presidents and all, but DECA can connect you to people of all types
“I’ve befriended a lot of upperclassmen that have helped me with college searching and things that aren’t about DECA, but just about real life and real world experiences,” King said.
So what makes a good base to join DECA?
“Some people might be surprised by my answer, but I think it’s the kids that feel like they don’t know,” King said, “I think those are the kids that are gonna most benefit.”
