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Approximately 500 high school students from schools in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Lee, and Orange counties participated in a district DECA competition on Thursday, November 21, at the Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. The Central Carolina Academy chapter brought 35 chapter members.
In addition to a written test taken prior to the competition, each competitor participated in a role play using a real world scenario as part of the event. The 2024 district competitions were: Principles of Business Management and Administration, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Quick Serve Restaurant Management, and Retail Merchandising Series. After having a short time to prepare, each student presented their plan to a judge, who also took on a role within the event scenario. Volunteers from a wide variety of career fields served as event judges. The scores students earned were a combination of test and role play scores.
Of the 35 CCA students who competed, 21 received proficiency in their area of competition. Jude Stumpf received top 10 for Principles of Business Marketing. Alizah O’Quinn received top 10 for Quick Serve Restaurant Management.
The school’s DECA chapter will now begin preparing for the state competition in February. They are supported by chapter co-advisors Natalie Chubbs (marketing teacher) and Darlene McDowell as well as several other staff members.
