The New Braunfels High School Chapter of DECA achieved recognition at the State and International levels for the Membership Campaign. The New Braunfels Chapter of DECA received recognition as one of the top 10 new chapters in Texas.

Caroline Peterson, Business Financial Services, STATE WINNER, will advance to international level competition at the DECA International Career Development Conference that will be held April 25-28, in Atlanta, GA.

As an integral part of the classroom curriculum, DECA’s industry-validated competitive events are aligned with the National Curriculum Standards in the career clusters of marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism.

DECA’s competitive events directly contribute to every student being college and career-ready when they graduate from high school. More than 500 business professionals evaluated the members’ performance in the format of role-plays, case studies and prepared presentations.

“I am extremely proud of the work and dedication these students have devoted to their chapter this year to build a great foundation for the future of this program.” said Melinda Brock, DECA Advisor.

The following students received recognition of individual ability and achievement at the association level:

Talon Cobb, Entrepreneurship Team Event

Zeke Cohen, Entrepreneurship Team Event

Isabella Cruz, Human Resource Management

Holly Denby, Retail Merchandising Series Event

Stella Hales, Sports and Entertainment Team Event

Mary Kate Hezel, Sports and Entertainment Team Event

Khloe Harrison, Marketing Communications Series Event

Meadow Hernandez, Apparel and Accessories Series Event

Jonathan Gutierrez, Buying and Merchandising Team Event

Cristian Lopez-Lopez, Buying and Merchandising Team Event

Ziya Patel, Business Law and Ethics Team Event

Franny Olmos, Automotive Services Marketing Series Event

Marcos Ramirez, Business Law and Ethics Team Event

Caroline Peterson, Business Finance Series Event, State Winner

Harrison Mira, Marketing Management Team Event

Elijah Nobles, Marketing Management Team Event

Hector Santana, Travel and Tourism Team Event

Monica Fuentes, Travel and Tourism Team Event

Bryson Fussell, Restaurant and Food Service Management Series Event

Avery Gottschalk, Principles of Marketing

Lucas Ladao, Principles of Entrepreneurship

Eve Osterhaus, Principles of Finance

Chloe Verducci, Business Services Marketing Series Event

Zen Pena, Principles of Business Management

Ashlynne Olson, Hospitality Services Team Event Cooper Shoot, Hospitality Services Team Event

Texas DECA empowers emerging leaders and entrepreneurs through real-world experiences in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.