Hackett DECA Chapter Earns Top National Recognition, Advances to State Competition

Our DECA chapter has had an exceptional year, earning the Thrive Level distinction in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns.  Hackett's DECA chapter was 1 of 1,118 chapters that achieved the Thrive Level in DECA's chapter campaigns this year and 1 of 41 in the state of Michigan.  With more than 4,200 chapters worldwide and 178 in Michigan, this recognition places our students among the very best in the organization.

As a Thrive Level chapter, our students will be recognized at the Michigan DECA State Conference and will receive a commemorative flag, pennant, and plaque. Additionally, two chapter members will attend the THRIVE Leadership Academy at DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Atlanta this April.

The momentum continued at last week’s regional competition, where 47 students earned 50 total awards, including 25 state qualifiers and nine alternates. The chapter will also be recognized at the State Conference for earning Michigan DECA’s “8 for the 80th” Award, reflecting significant year-over-year growth in both chapter membership and district conference participation.

Congratulations to our outstanding DECA students and their dedicated advisor, Mrs. Newcomer. We look forward to cheering them on as they head to Detroit for the State Conference.