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From December 13th to December 14th, one hundred forty six of Plymouth North’s students competed in the District 1 Massachusetts DECA Competition Of these students, over fifty qualified for states, which will be held at the Marriott Copley Hotel in Boston and will include students from schools across Massachusetts

By: Mya Boyd

During the competition marketing students participated in role-play events that covered a wide range of topics, from automotive services to hotel and lodging hospitality Each student was expected to take a test on business along with participating in specifically targeted problemsolving experiences that related to their particular field of study within the program Students also were able to collaborate and interact with other students that are participating in the program, not only through academic challenges but also social events that were held by DECA officials.

“DECA is a really amazing opportunity because you get to meet people with similar interests to you,” Junior Gabrielle Lopes, who will be advancing to states in March for marketing management and team decision making, comments on her experiences during the competition “Plymouth North’s marketing program has grown so much in the last few years ”

Last year Plymouth North saw a total of 15 students advance on to the international DECA conference held in Atlanta, Georgia The school will be waiting with support for every marketing student that will be headed into Boston in March