GCHS DECA members and sponsors on stage with trophies, one row sitting, back row standing, all in DECA blazers

GCHS DECA finished strong at State, with all competitors event finalists and a majority eligible for Nationals. In addition, Bailey Collins was also named the Kentucky DECA outstanding member of the year. 

Taking 1st place: Zoe Coles, Emily Cooley and Shelby Gary, Sales Project; Jay Brackett and Bailey Collins, Financial Literacy Promotion Project; William Keiran, Financial Consulting; and Colton Glenn, Business Finance Series. 

2nd place finishes included: Isaac Butler, Professional Selling; Dawson Gorby, Food Marketing Series. 

 In 3rd place: Kaylee House and Anna Spalding, Marketing Management Team; Tate Cain and Amelia Hayes, Business Law & Ethics. 

 Ethan Butler & Logun Joyce were Event Finalists in the Hospitality Services Team category.