Four Monroe High School marketing students who are members of the school’s DECA program qualified to participate in the DECA State Career Development Conference in Detroit, March 11-13, after their performances in the DECA District V Career Development Conference at Eastern Michigan University. 

     The four, and their areas of competition/expertise are:

Jack Ingels, Business Services Marketing.

Reese Labudie, Restaurant And Food Service Management.

Katja Oklejas, Business Financial Services.

Sven Wollschlaeger, Human Resource Management.

     DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.  DECA events and chapters develop leadership skills, professional attitudes, business competency, citizenship characteristics, and social growth in all members. 

     Also participating for Monroe High School at the District competition and receiving test score medals were:  Nicholas Buchko, Management Series; and Andrew Rabines, Retail Merchandising Series.