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Smithfield-Selma DECA chapter earns regional honors
from January 2022
by Johnston Now
Submitted BY SMITHFIELD-SELMA HIGH SCHOOL
SMITHFIELD — The SmithfieldSelma High School DECA Chapter went to the Marketing Competitive Events Conference District Regionals Competition at the Raleigh Convention Center Dec. 2, competing against DECA chapters from Johnston and Wake counties.
SSS students Michelle Chen, Brianne Simerman and Jude Reece earned a top-scoring role-play, top exam and overall finalist in their category. Jude Reece placed first overall in Principles of Business Management and Chen placed fourth overall in Entrepreneurship. “Remember, today you will either win or learn. There is no losing,” SSS DECA advisor Carlos Sousa said to his students.
The SSS members of DECA include Crystal Anthony, Dana Ayala, Camryn Barefoot, Camille Bracy, Ayana Casado, Michelle Chen, Tatyana Cook, Karina Diaz Coyt, Frankie DiGiovanni, Rose Eklund, Katie Felizzi, Fernanda Ferreyra, Jazlyn Fontanez-Zambrano, Angel Fuentes Ponce, Jackeline Garcia, Yvette Gomez, Kamila Gonzalez, Stuart Guerrero Hernandez, Storme Harbinson Wheeler, Su’Miah Lassiter, Greer Lee, Camryn Lovette, Javier Martinez, Sherelle McDaniel, Janada Melvin, Mohamed Mohamed, Sabreen Mohamed, Monserrat Morales, Chloe Nelson, Jude Reece, Magali Santiago, Brianne Simerman, Terri Sinclair and Hailey Stephens.
“My love for DECA extends beyond simply competing and winning awards. Through DECA, I have had the opportunity to apply the knowledge I learned in the classroom, gain professional skills and become a stronger leader within my community. DECA is truly an amazing organization, and I am extremely proud of all our DECA members,” Chen said.
DECA is a career and technical organization that prepares young leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. There are many categories that members can compete in, such as Principles of Business Management, Sports Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality and Tourism Management.
