2025 DECA State Qualifiers

Dripping Springs High School qualified 24 DECA students for the State Career Development Conference after students competed at the District 5 Contest at McNeil High School in Round Rock.

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

The state DECA competition will be held March 6-8 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.

Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series
Ava Pitkin
Violet Satine

Business Services Marketing Series
Jaylyn Stiles

Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making
Luci Gomez
Alex Hinsley

Franchise Business Plan
Reese Baker
Tana Steinbach
Lillian Wearden

Start-Up Business Plan
Evelyn Dalton
Sofia Vences
Lily Nobles

Human Resources Management Series
Audrey Ward
Sophia Jones

Principles of Finance
Hima Katta

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Annie Sutherland
Faith Hyde

Career Development Project
Sophia Kerr

Principles of Marketing
Stella Bielejeski

Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series
Emily McKey

Restaurant & Food Service Management Series
Bella Rose
Raya Page

Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making
Charles Evans
Jack Kroll

School-Based Enterprise
Jack McClure