Tag: DECA
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Dozens of Lawrence High students qualify for international DECA competition
Historically, Lawrence High School’s (LHS) DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter does very well at regional, state and international competitions. This year, despite the pandemic, is no exception. Thirty-one LHS DECA members qualified at the New Jersey DECA Conference March 1-3 to advance to the international conference beginning April 24, according to information…
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Hightstown DECA members qualify for international Virtual Business Challenge, lauded for longevity of HHS Store
Three students from Hightstown High School DECA qualified to compete in the international Virtual Business Challenge at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), which will be held virtually April 19-23. The DECA competitive event is a fast-paced, online simulation that challenges students to manage tasks in the career areas of accounting, entrepreneurship, fashion, hotel…
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Spotswood High students will compete in career conference
SPOTSWOOD–More than 30 Spotswood High School Distributive Education Clubs of America members will compete in the International Career Development conference. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe, according to Spotswood High School Marketing Teacher and DECA Advisor Kelly Meagher. “Students compete in…
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Freehold High School tapped for AT&T partnership
The Freehold High School DECA chapter was recently chosen as one of five schools in the nation to participate in the DECA/AT&T College and Career Readiness Project Partnership. In the three years since the partnership was created, this is the first time a New Jersey school was selected, according to a press release from the…
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Monroe Township High School celebrates top students with high honors
MONROE — Some 511 Monroe Township High School seniors moved their tassels from right to left during graduation ceremonies June 21 at Sun National Bank Center in Trenton. Naomi Doshi and Om Prabhu led their class as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. In the fall, Naomi will explore the fields of neuroscience and biology during her…
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North Brunswick celebrates accomplishments of entire school community
NORTH BRUNSWICK — The community at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) is celebrating the accomplishments of its staff and students. Stephen Bitalla, school counselor, was promoted to assistant chief of the Milltown Fire Department on Jan. 1. He has been a firefighter for 16 years, having served four years as lieutenant and two years as captain…
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Students get a ‘handle’ on manufacturing of hygiene products
MILLTOWN – Students from Joyce Kilmer School recently took a day trip to stimulate their curiosities about manufacturing and the production of consumer products. Jennifer Moskovich, a Grade 6 science teacher at the Milltown middle school, organized the trip to Colgate Palmolive Technology Center in Piscataway on Jan. 18 to connect the students to the real world…
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Spotswood students will receive college credit for advanced marketing courses
SPOTSWOOD – Students at Spotswood High School (SHS) can now receive college credit for an advanced marketing classes. Every year, district leaders and teachers in Spotswood Public Schools assess the district’s program of studies as part of their ongoing commitment to enhancing students’ learning experiences in preparation for college and careers. Through this process, they identified a…