DECA
LOCAL DECA Information
DECA Officers
DECA Meeting Dates (will be updated as information becomes available)
DECA Calendar of Events (subject to change)
DECA Officers
DECA Meeting Dates (will be updated as information becomes available)
DECA Calendar of Events (subject to change)
DECA Membership Link: https://goo.gl/forms/duWyZUCI4Hh1OPqB3
Payment for membership dues can be found at MySchoolFees.
Payment for membership dues can be found at MySchoolFees.
Interested in becoming an officer?
Officer Candidate Information:
Officer applications are due after State Career Development Conference and elections will be held in March or April. Turn in the officer application to Mrs. Jane Bruce or email it to her and schedule an officer interview. The following steps must be completed to be considered as an officer:
Officer Candidate Information:
Officer applications are due after State Career Development Conference and elections will be held in March or April. Turn in the officer application to Mrs. Jane Bruce or email it to her and schedule an officer interview. The following steps must be completed to be considered as an officer:
- Read the Officer Election Information Presentation.
- Fill out the Officer Application Google Doc.
- Get three teacher recommendations on this form.
- Schedule an interview with Mrs. Bruce and Mr. Wood ASAP before the application is due. The sooner the better!
- Add your slide to the candidate slide presentation. Email Mrs. Bruce (jbruce@hoover.k12.al.us) for access to the presentation. See the Officer Election Information Presentation in step 1 for more information.
- Follow SPHSBiz on Instagram!
Membership, Trips & Dress Code
Student Membership
Membership in DECA is strongly encouraged if you are a member of a business course. This is the students' professional organization, and it gives students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, participate in community service activities, and compete in a variety of business and IT-related events.
For more information on the DECA student organization click here.
Membership in DECA is strongly encouraged if you are a member of a business course. This is the students' professional organization, and it gives students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, participate in community service activities, and compete in a variety of business and IT-related events.
For more information on the DECA student organization click here.
- Dues: $30 per year (includes a t-shirt)
- The DECA application is online and must be completed for membership.
Membership Information:
Membership dues and application deadline is August 31. Pay on My School Fees.
DECA Membership Form
Follow us on Instagram! @SPHSBiz
Membership dues and application deadline is August 31. Pay on My School Fees.
DECA Membership Form
Follow us on Instagram! @SPHSBiz
Fieldtrips:
Students MUST fill out the following forms in order to participate in fieldtrips with DECA:
Photo Consent Form
Comperehensive Consent Form
Students MUST fill out the following forms in order to participate in fieldtrips with DECA:
Photo Consent Form
Comperehensive Consent Form
Dress Code:
Anytime you travel or participate in ANY event with DECA, you have to be in dress code, business professional. There are no exceptions!
Dress Code for DECA
Anytime you travel or participate in ANY event with DECA, you have to be in dress code, business professional. There are no exceptions!
Dress Code for DECA
2022-2023 state Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
1st Place- Luke A, Business Services Marketing Series
1st Place- Andrew P, Parker C, Alex B, Business Services Operations
1st Place- Wesley V, Webb H, Evan E, Buying and Merchandising Operations
1st Place- Hannah H, William R, Career Development Project
1st Place- Jake H, Mackenzie M, Hagen H, Finance Operations
1st Place- Alden D, Chase W, Harris G, Financial Literacy Project
1st Place- Lia Z, Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
1st Place- Harrison D, Lucas H, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
1st Place- TK T, Aileen S, Chloe F, Independent Business Plan
1st Place- Jaden S, International Business Plan
2nd Place- Kirsten C, Sarah J, Business Services Operations
2nd Place- Tyler H, Dylan T, Ian N, Business Solutions Project
2nd Place- Carson C, Hudson J, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Katie A, Emma Catherine C, Tyler W, Franchise Business Plan
2nd Place- MacKenzie C, Taylor C, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Product
2nd Place- Bailey C, Addison B, George E, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Service
2nd Place- Dayanne T, International Business Plan
2nd Place- Madison F, LaCoria N, Marketing Management Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Sydney B, Retail Merchandising Series
2nd Place- Sabrina T, Lilli Ann K, Mia M, Sales Project
3rd Place- Keaton S, Business Finance Series
3rd Place- Raina V, Tracy L, Anh T, Community Giving Project
3rd Place- Landon C, Zachary E, Financial Services Team Decision Making
3rd Place- DJ D, Stone K, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
Other notable accolades:
1st Place- Andrew P, Parker C, Alex B, Business Services Operations
1st Place- Wesley V, Webb H, Evan E, Buying and Merchandising Operations
1st Place- Hannah H, William R, Career Development Project
1st Place- Jake H, Mackenzie M, Hagen H, Finance Operations
1st Place- Alden D, Chase W, Harris G, Financial Literacy Project
1st Place- Lia Z, Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
1st Place- Harrison D, Lucas H, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
1st Place- TK T, Aileen S, Chloe F, Independent Business Plan
1st Place- Jaden S, International Business Plan
2nd Place- Kirsten C, Sarah J, Business Services Operations
2nd Place- Tyler H, Dylan T, Ian N, Business Solutions Project
2nd Place- Carson C, Hudson J, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Katie A, Emma Catherine C, Tyler W, Franchise Business Plan
2nd Place- MacKenzie C, Taylor C, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Product
2nd Place- Bailey C, Addison B, George E, Integrated Marketing Campaign–Service
2nd Place- Dayanne T, International Business Plan
2nd Place- Madison F, LaCoria N, Marketing Management Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Sydney B, Retail Merchandising Series
2nd Place- Sabrina T, Lilli Ann K, Mia M, Sales Project
3rd Place- Keaton S, Business Finance Series
3rd Place- Raina V, Tracy L, Anh T, Community Giving Project
3rd Place- Landon C, Zachary E, Financial Services Team Decision Making
3rd Place- DJ D, Stone K, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
Other notable accolades:
- Hannah Hickman was elected District 2 Vice President.
- SPHS DECA Chapter earned the following awards: Diamond Chapter Award, Honor Roll Chapter Award, Membership Campaign Award, Outstanding DECA Advisor Award, Thrive Chapter Award.
- 67.5% or 52/77 students placed at State and qualified for ICDC.
2021-2022 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
1st Place- Tucker S, Business Finance Individual Series
1st Place- Parker C, Hannah H, Andrew P, Business Services Operations Research
1st Place- Khushi V, Business Solutions Project
1st Place- Thomas H, Jake H, Franchise Business Plan
1st Place- Katie A, Emma Catherine C, Sabrina T, Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research
1st Place- Olivia M, Marketing Communications Individual Series
1st Place- Luke B, Cooper C, Hagen H, Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research
2nd Place- Sydney B, Mackenzie M, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Aileen S, TK T, Anh T, Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research
2nd Place- Carson C, Hudson J, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
2nd Place- LaCoria N, Hotel and Lodging Management
2nd Place- Sara A, Catherine S, Integrated Marketing Campaign- Product
2nd Place- Jayla H, Personal Financial Literacy
2nd Place- Alex B, Quick Serve Restaurant Management
3rd Place- Ella B, StartUp Business Plan
Other notable accolades:
- Hannah Hickman was elected as the DECA State Vice President.
- Mackenzie Moore was elected as the DECA State Vice President, District 2.
- Mrs. Jane Bruce was awarded "Outstanding DECA Advisor."
- 73% of our students placed in their competitive event.
- Our SPHSBiz Chapter was awarded 3rd largest chapter with 188 members.
2020-2021 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
1st Place- Youssef M, Accounting Applications
1st Plce- Olivia M, Business Finance
1st Place- Khushi V, Business Growth Plan
1st Place- Ben B, Tucker S, Business Operations Research
1st Place- Kayla S, Rece S, Blakley W, Community Awareness Project
1st Place- Jay A, Entrepreneurship Individual Series
1st Place- Taylor M, Ben D, Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
1st Place- Conner E, JR L, and Griffin G, Finance Operations Research
1st Place- Walker J, Franchise Business Plan
1st Place- Sara A, Ava B, Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research
1st Place- Brooks B, Jay D and Charlie G, Innovation Plan
1st Place- Max J, Connor M, Catherine S, Integrated Marketing Campaign Event
1st Place- Andrew P, Principles of Finance
1st Place- Baylor B, Professional Selling and Consulting
1st Place- Carson C, Quick Serve Restaurant Management
1st Place- Mia M, Ryan M, Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Jayla H, Financial Literacy Project
2nd Place- Isaac P, Trent P, Financial Services
2nd Place- Hudson C, Coleman G, Hospitality Services
2nd Place- Hannah B, Innovation Plan
2nd Place- Victoria S, Integrated Marketing Campaign Event
2nd Place- Alex B, Sports and Entertainment Marketing
3rd Place- Matthew K, Jackson O, Business Law and Ethics
3rd Place- Howie B, Harrison H, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
3rd Place- Sydney B, Mackenzie M, Lilli Ann K, Community Giving Project
3rd Place- Brady H, Food Marketing
3rd Place- Connor G, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
3rd Place- Jake H, Siddharth K, Startup Business Plan
Other notable accolades:
1st Plce- Olivia M, Business Finance
1st Place- Khushi V, Business Growth Plan
1st Place- Ben B, Tucker S, Business Operations Research
1st Place- Kayla S, Rece S, Blakley W, Community Awareness Project
1st Place- Jay A, Entrepreneurship Individual Series
1st Place- Taylor M, Ben D, Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
1st Place- Conner E, JR L, and Griffin G, Finance Operations Research
1st Place- Walker J, Franchise Business Plan
1st Place- Sara A, Ava B, Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research
1st Place- Brooks B, Jay D and Charlie G, Innovation Plan
1st Place- Max J, Connor M, Catherine S, Integrated Marketing Campaign Event
1st Place- Andrew P, Principles of Finance
1st Place- Baylor B, Professional Selling and Consulting
1st Place- Carson C, Quick Serve Restaurant Management
1st Place- Mia M, Ryan M, Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
2nd Place- Jayla H, Financial Literacy Project
2nd Place- Isaac P, Trent P, Financial Services
2nd Place- Hudson C, Coleman G, Hospitality Services
2nd Place- Hannah B, Innovation Plan
2nd Place- Victoria S, Integrated Marketing Campaign Event
2nd Place- Alex B, Sports and Entertainment Marketing
3rd Place- Matthew K, Jackson O, Business Law and Ethics
3rd Place- Howie B, Harrison H, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
3rd Place- Sydney B, Mackenzie M, Lilli Ann K, Community Giving Project
3rd Place- Brady H, Food Marketing
3rd Place- Connor G, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
3rd Place- Jake H, Siddharth K, Startup Business Plan
Other notable accolades:
- Mackenzie Moore was elected as the DECA State Vice President, District 2.
- 90.5% of our students placed
- Mr. Chris Wood was awarded "Outstanding New DECA Advisor."
- Our SPHSBiz Chapter was awarded 2nd largest chapter with 155 members only second to Hoover High with 157 members.
2019-2020 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
Olivia M- Accounting Applications 1st Place
John W- Business Services Operation Research 1st Place
Khushi V, Samantha H- Business Solutions Project 1st Place
Trey E, Carson C, Joseph K- Career Development Project 1st Place
Tucker S, Ben B- Finance Operations Research 1st Place
Carson R- Financial Consulting 1st Place
JR L, Conner E- Financial Services 1st Place
Ben D, Dare A- Franchise Business Plan 1st Place
Connor M, Catherine S, Conner G- Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service 1st Place
Kate C- Principles of Marketing 1st Place
John W, Ava B- Sports and Entertainment Operations Research 1st Place
Taylor M, Jay A- Finance Operation Research 2nd Place
Jeremiah M, Elijah J- Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event 2nd Place
Jackson O, Brand A- Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making 2nd Place
Howie B, Harrison H- Financial Services 3rd Place
Siddarth K- Independent Business Plan 3rd Place
John W- Business Services Operation Research 1st Place
Khushi V, Samantha H- Business Solutions Project 1st Place
Trey E, Carson C, Joseph K- Career Development Project 1st Place
Tucker S, Ben B- Finance Operations Research 1st Place
Carson R- Financial Consulting 1st Place
JR L, Conner E- Financial Services 1st Place
Ben D, Dare A- Franchise Business Plan 1st Place
Connor M, Catherine S, Conner G- Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service 1st Place
Kate C- Principles of Marketing 1st Place
John W, Ava B- Sports and Entertainment Operations Research 1st Place
Taylor M, Jay A- Finance Operation Research 2nd Place
Jeremiah M, Elijah J- Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event 2nd Place
Jackson O, Brand A- Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making 2nd Place
Howie B, Harrison H- Financial Services 3rd Place
Siddarth K- Independent Business Plan 3rd Place
2018-2019 International Career Development Conference
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DECA Award of Excellence Recipients- this recognizes members achieving all standards of performance and competencies in the competitive event fields.
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2018-2019 State Career Development Conference Competitive Event Winners
Yemaria W, Norianna J- Creative Marketing Project 1st Place
Youssef M, Haley H- Finance Operations 1st Place
Elise G, Ethan T- Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making 2nd Place
Samantha H, Khushi V- Hospitality and Tourism Operations 2nd Place
Graham D, ReillyGilbert- Integrated Marketing Campaign 2nd Place
Tyler N- Principles of Finance 2nd Place
Dextyni Y, SaraT,Catherine S- Public Relations Project 2nd Place
Jake H- Principles of Business Management & Administration 3rd Place
Ava B- CRI Qualifier
Youssef M, Haley H- Finance Operations 1st Place
Elise G, Ethan T- Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making 2nd Place
Samantha H, Khushi V- Hospitality and Tourism Operations 2nd Place
Graham D, ReillyGilbert- Integrated Marketing Campaign 2nd Place
Tyler N- Principles of Finance 2nd Place
Dextyni Y, SaraT,Catherine S- Public Relations Project 2nd Place
Jake H- Principles of Business Management & Administration 3rd Place
Ava B- CRI Qualifier
2017-2018 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
Database Design and Application
1st Place- Mitchell W
2nd Place- Ivor P
3rd Place- Dayton H
Economics- 3rd Place- Matthew P
Graphic Design- 2nd Place- Anna Claire L
Insurance and Risk Management
1st Place- Tyler N
4th Place- Bailey G
Management Decision Making- 3rd Place- Elise G, Haley H, Saji S
Networking Concepts- 2nd Place- Sectric G
Sales Presentation- 4th Place- Graham D
1st Place- Mitchell W
2nd Place- Ivor P
3rd Place- Dayton H
Economics- 3rd Place- Matthew P
Graphic Design- 2nd Place- Anna Claire L
Insurance and Risk Management
1st Place- Tyler N
4th Place- Bailey G
Management Decision Making- 3rd Place- Elise G, Haley H, Saji S
Networking Concepts- 2nd Place- Sectric G
Sales Presentation- 4th Place- Graham D
2016-2017 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
Advertising- Michael D, 3rd place
Banking and Financial Systems- Haley H, Matthew P, Arrez C, 1st place
Database Design- William Z, 1st place
Insurance and Risk Management- Michael M, 4th place; JO T, 3rd place; Alex C, 2nd place
Introduction to Business- Carter C, 4th place; Reilly G, 1st place
Management Information Systems- Elise G, Conner P, Sectric G, 1st place
Networking Concepts- Woody S, 2nd place
Public Speaking 2- Alexas B, 3rd place
Publication Design- Natalie G, Anna Claire L, Max M, 1st place
Securities and Investment- Jolene H, 2nd place
Spreadsheet Applications- Sydney L, 4th place
Banking and Financial Systems- Haley H, Matthew P, Arrez C, 1st place
Database Design- William Z, 1st place
Insurance and Risk Management- Michael M, 4th place; JO T, 3rd place; Alex C, 2nd place
Introduction to Business- Carter C, 4th place; Reilly G, 1st place
Management Information Systems- Elise G, Conner P, Sectric G, 1st place
Networking Concepts- Woody S, 2nd place
Public Speaking 2- Alexas B, 3rd place
Publication Design- Natalie G, Anna Claire L, Max M, 1st place
Securities and Investment- Jolene H, 2nd place
Spreadsheet Applications- Sydney L, 4th place
2015-2016 State Leadership Conference Competitive Event Winners
Matthew P and Arrez C placed 1st in Global Business
Michael D placed 2nd in Insurance and Risk Management
Cassady W placed 2nd in Introduction to Business
Davis C and Amer M placed 4th in Management Decision Making
Tyler N placed 4th in Securities and Investment
Shams H and Adam S placed 2nd in Social Media Campaign
Gordie S and Houston H placed 4th in Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Elise G placed 2nd in Database Design and Application
Sectric G placed 3rd in Cyber Security
Michael D placed 2nd in Insurance and Risk Management
Cassady W placed 2nd in Introduction to Business
Davis C and Amer M placed 4th in Management Decision Making
Tyler N placed 4th in Securities and Investment
Shams H and Adam S placed 2nd in Social Media Campaign
Gordie S and Houston H placed 4th in Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Elise G placed 2nd in Database Design and Application
Sectric G placed 3rd in Cyber Security
