We are off to a successful year with the Marketing/DECA class! Our DECA cards have been on sale for 3 weeks. If you have never purchased a card, please consider it. There are over 80 businesses with deals that are either monthly or unlimited. The cards sell for $15. The money from the sale of the cards is used to travel to our competitions at the District, State and National levels.
Our first competition this year is on January 17 (District competition in Sioux City).
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
National DECA!!
April 30-May 4, 4 Storm Lake High School Students competed at National DECA in Orlando, FL. The students did their best, but unfortunately did not make it up on stage. Seeing thousands and thousands of students from all over the US that are interested in the same thing is just awesome! Teachers are not allowed to watch students compete, which is quite a bummer for me. I took my students to the convention center and basked in the sun (and charred myself) until their competition was over.
The highlight for me is always the pin-trading. Each state creates a DECA pin that represents their state. You are able to trade these pins throughout the conference. I ended up with a lanyard full of pins, and was quite proud of myself. My students really got into it this year, too.
The weather was fabulous--in the 90's--so we all thoroughly enjoyed it! We were able to do some side trips in between our competition times. The students chose Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, and Seaworld. My chaperone and I both quickly learned that we are no longer teenagers--many of the rides made us nauceous for the remainder of the day. Who knew there was a roller coaster where you ride on your stomach--NEVER AGAIN!
All in all it was a fabulous trip! Next year we are headed to Salt Lake City!
The highlight for me is always the pin-trading. Each state creates a DECA pin that represents their state. You are able to trade these pins throughout the conference. I ended up with a lanyard full of pins, and was quite proud of myself. My students really got into it this year, too.
The weather was fabulous--in the 90's--so we all thoroughly enjoyed it! We were able to do some side trips in between our competition times. The students chose Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, and Seaworld. My chaperone and I both quickly learned that we are no longer teenagers--many of the rides made us nauceous for the remainder of the day. Who knew there was a roller coaster where you ride on your stomach--NEVER AGAIN!
All in all it was a fabulous trip! Next year we are headed to Salt Lake City!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
STATE DECA!!
Feb. 27 and 28 we competed at State Deca in Des Moines. The competition was held on a Sunday with the awards presented on Monday. Following the competition, we were able to go out to eat and then head to our hotel where there was a dance for the students. Twenty-Two schools from the state of IA were involved , so there were lots and lots of students! The students had an excellent time while the chaperones were exhausted! :)
I am proud to say that I am taking 6 students to the National Deca Competition in Orlando. Amanda Kavan and Richard Khamsouk competed as a team in the written event of Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research. Amanda Kavan, Desmond Khounlo, and Luke Anderson competed in the written event of Financial Operations Research. Joseph Patton competed individually in the event called Principles of Business Administration and Management and placed 2nd overall. Tori Peck competed individually in the event called Principles of Marketing and placed 1st overall.
The students that qualified in their category had a hard choice to make as to whether they would compete at nationals. Many of the DECA students are involved in other extra-curricular activities that have meets at the same time as nationals. Fortunately, all but one of my students decided to compete. Luke Anderson will stay in SL and compete in a golf meet--we will miss him! ;)
The National Competition will take place April 30 through May 3. It will be an exhausting week, but will be well worth it!
I am proud to say that I am taking 6 students to the National Deca Competition in Orlando. Amanda Kavan and Richard Khamsouk competed as a team in the written event of Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research. Amanda Kavan, Desmond Khounlo, and Luke Anderson competed in the written event of Financial Operations Research. Joseph Patton competed individually in the event called Principles of Business Administration and Management and placed 2nd overall. Tori Peck competed individually in the event called Principles of Marketing and placed 1st overall.
The students that qualified in their category had a hard choice to make as to whether they would compete at nationals. Many of the DECA students are involved in other extra-curricular activities that have meets at the same time as nationals. Fortunately, all but one of my students decided to compete. Luke Anderson will stay in SL and compete in a golf meet--we will miss him! ;)
The National Competition will take place April 30 through May 3. It will be an exhausting week, but will be well worth it!
Friday, January 21, 2011
DECA Competition
My DECA students competed at their first District Competition ever on Tuesday, January 18. We had 5 students place in the Accounting category: Samantha Kavan(2nd), Alex Nyren (3rd), Iwa Chanthavong and Lou Arreola (tied for 5th). One student placed in the Auto category: Evan Stevenson. Pel Deng received an honorable mention for his work in the Restaurant and Food Service category. Juan Chavez place 2nd in our Retail Category and Derek Carlson received an honorable mention. Michael McCabe and KJ Besch competed as a team in the Sports and Entertainment category and placed 3rd. Tori Peck and Amanda Kavan competed as a team in the Travel and Tourism catory and tied for 3rd place. Ryan Moore placed 2nd in the Principles of Business Management and Administration category while Erick Carrillo and John Bral received honorable mentions.
Overall, it was a great day! The students learned what they will be changing for their state competition. They will be able to change their category for state as there are more to choose from.
State competition is February 27 and 28 in Des Moines.
Overall, it was a great day! The students learned what they will be changing for their state competition. They will be able to change their category for state as there are more to choose from.
State competition is February 27 and 28 in Des Moines.
Monday, January 3, 2011
DECA!!
The Marketing class here at SLHS is preparing for their first DECA competition on Tuesday, January 18. Our competition will be held in Sioux City. We will be competing against the following schools: SE Webster, Remsen, Okoboji, Fort Dodge, Aurelia, and Ames.
Students are able to choose from the following events to compete in: Accounting, Apparel and Accessories, Auto, Food Marketing, Restaurant and Food Service Management, Retail, Sports Marketing, Travel and Tourism, Principle of Business Management and Administration
The end of February brings our State competition in Des Moines. The students that advance at our state competition will then advance to the national competition in Orlando at the end of April.
Students are able to choose from the following events to compete in: Accounting, Apparel and Accessories, Auto, Food Marketing, Restaurant and Food Service Management, Retail, Sports Marketing, Travel and Tourism, Principle of Business Management and Administration
The end of February brings our State competition in Des Moines. The students that advance at our state competition will then advance to the national competition in Orlando at the end of April.
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