1. What is your favorite DECA memory?
Not a memory everyone gets, but helping Bryan Staggers run for national office. As far as more generic memories, the first opening session you ever attend, the lights, the number of students, the sheer magnitude of the situation is just unbelievable.
2. Do you think DECA was an organization worth your time?
More than worth my time. In fact, if I could have spent more time on DECA I would have!
3. Do you feel like DECA has helped you in anyway?
DECA has helped me in every facet of life. From personal daily social interaction to rigorous business interactions, DECA has done nothing but give me the necessary preparation to manage and successfully control these situations.
4. Did DECA help shape your career choice?
DECA has definitely helped shape my career choice, whether I become an accountant, marketer, or somebody in finance, DECA has definitely led me down a path of business.
Amanda, a 2009 graduate of Mussleman High School, was three year member and a manager of the school store. Amada explained that DECA helped her to gain confidence and to find jobs while in high school and after graduation. As a DECA member, she served as the chapter secretary. Amanda’s favorite DECA trip is New York City.
Tesla, a 2009 graduate of Musselman High School, was a DECA member for four years. Tesla believes that being a member of the student organization helped her to gain more social skills. Telsa’s favorite trip was all the trips to the Fall Leadership Conference in Ripley, WV.
Carrie, a 1991 graduate, was a two year member. As a chapter member, Carrie served as the secretary for one year. Her favorite memory was when she went to Fall Leadership with Mr. Decker. Carrie contends that getting a job at JC Penney was due to her involvement in DECA activities.