Oakland High School DECA students recently participated in several business and marketing competitions.  The students listed below competed and will advance to the State level (SCDC) contest.  DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Apparel and Accessories: 1st place: Olivia Blackwell, 2nd place: Chloe Lehew

Entrepreneurship Series: 2nd place: Emma Kate Bracey

Retail Merchandising: 1st place: Michelle Calixtro (not pictured)

Principles of Business Management: 4th place: Aniya Dean

Leadership Academy:  Phillip Buckner, Natalie Sanchez, TJ Martin

Start-Up Business Plan :  Connor Martin and Will Laney

Franchise Business Plan: Madeline Myers, Alison Wich and Jessie Thep