Superintendent Rich Drolet, Principal Nicole Bottomley, ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Philip DECA Advisor James Dow and ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Philip DECA Secretary Courtney Lewis 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, marketing, and entrepreneurship organization.
Last year was a huge success for the KP DECA chapter, with 12 DECA teams being internationally awarded. Many more exciting things are ahead for KP DECA this year as the chapter remains open to 9th-12th grade students.
Additionally, the chapter’s senior officers for the 2026-2027 school year have been announced. They are:Â
- Co-President: Isla Hollowell
- Co-President: James Dow II
- Vice President: Kellan Sperling
- Director of Development: Adeline Townsend
- Director of Competitive Events: Ty DeCarteret
- Director of Operations: Ben Murphy
- Director of Communications: Ashley Cleverdon
- Secretary: Courtney Lewis
- Store Manager – Retail Director: Laura DaSilva
- Store Manager – Food Service Director: Donnelle Balunos
- Co-Director of Conferences: Rowan Kavanah
- Co-Director of Conferences: Cole Soifer
On September 1st, ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Philip DECA held its annual student orientation at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Philip Regional High School. This provided new members and families with a detailed overview of the upcoming DECA year.
On October 7th, KP DECA members utilized the high school’s annual open house as an opportunity to showcase their projects to KP’s community and promote the DECA Mini-Mall through school merchandise sales.
On October 21st, ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Philip DECA held its annual breakfast and installation ceremony as the official start of the DECA season. Parents and students will come together to celebrate the induction of new members and senior officers.
About ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Philip DECA:
ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Philip DECA is a high school business organization. The group is part of a larger network of nearly 300,000 high school students worldwide. DECA prepares young leaders and entrepreneurs, in high schools and colleges, globally for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Students will create a project of their choice and partake in three rounds of competition – Districts in Mansfield, SCDC in Boston, and ICDC in Anaheim, CA.