• DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

    DECA membership is open to all students who are currently enrolled in a Marketing class.     Dues are $14.00 per year for membership.

    The Lake Taylor High School DECA Chapter meets 1-2 times a month after school                 from 2:15pm-4:00pm.

    Our guiding principles explain how we fulfill our mission by addressing what we do and the outcomes we expect.

    DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program 

    *integrates into classroom instruction

    *integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. 

    *applies learning

    *DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. 

    *connects to business

    partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning.

     *promotes competition

    *as in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance.

     *DECA prepares the next generation to be

     *Academically Prepared

    *DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations.

     *community oriented

    *recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.

     *professionally responsible

     Sponsor: Kristina Walsh, room 124, kwalsh@nps.k12.va.us