King Philip DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Champions. (Photo courtesy King Philip Regional School District)
WRENTHAM — Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet, Principal Nicole Bottomley, King Philip DECA Marketing Coordinator James Dow and Vice President of Operations Caitlin O’Brien wish to provide an update on the start of the school year for the high school’s DECA chapter.
It is a new year with new beginnings for KP DECA, the high school’s internationally recognized student business and entrepreneurship organization.
Last year was a huge success for the KP DECA chapter, and this year, the chapter is recruiting all grade levels, which means more exciting things are ahead.
The chapter’s senior officers for the 2024-25 school year have been announced. They are:
- President Madison Asprelli
- Vice President of Marketing Caitlin O’Brien
- Vice President of Development Addison Lewis
- Vice President of Competitive Events Charlie Morris
- Secretary Shelby Konosky
- Treasurer Gavin Hickey
- Store Manager Emily Heslin
KP DECA hosted an orientation at King Philip Regional High School on Sept. 3 to meet members and their families. Senior officers, DECA Marketing Coordinator Dow, parents, and alumni presented an overview of the year ahead.
On Oct. 9, KP DECA members will attend the high school’s annual open house to showcase their 2024-25 mini-mall and sell cookies to visitors.
On Dec. 4, KP DECA will hold its annual breakfast and installation ceremony, officially starting the season. Parents and students will come together to celebrate the induction of new members and senior officers, and projects will be showcased to parents.
Lastly, the chapter will continue the KP DECA tradition of organizing and holding a Credit For Life Fair on Jan. 13 at King Philip Regional High School. This fair will be offered to all juniors.
About King Philip DECA
King Philip DECA is a high school business organization. The group is part of a larger network of over 250,000 high school students worldwide. DECA prepares young leaders and entrepreneurs in high schools and colleges globally for marketing, finance, hospitality and management careers. Students will participate in three competition rounds — Districts in Mansfield, SCDC in Boston and ICDC in Orlando, Florida.
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King Philip DECA students prepare to leave for the International Career Development Conference. (Photo courtesy King Philip Regional School District)
King Philip DECA students at the International Career Development Conference awards ceremony. (Photo courtesy King Philip Regional School District)