вÊÍø’s Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center competed in the state DECA collegiate competition, winning several awards.
They are as follows:
Culinary Competition – Second place winners, Jamesha Dennis of Pickens, Matt Adams of Brandon, Stuart Johnsey of Clinton; third place winners, James Brokaw of Vicksburg and  Christian Harper of Ridgeland.
First place winner, Stuart Johnsey of Clinton, Restaurant and Food Service Management
First place winner, Christian Harper of Ridgeland, Retail Management
Second place winner, Ashley Wigglesworth of Brandon, Hotel and Lodging and Management
Third place winner, James Brokaw of Vicksburg, Human Resources Management
Fourth place winner, Velma Williams of Jackson, Retail Management
Qualifiers will be competing at the DECA International competition in Anaheim, Calif., April 16-21, 2013.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.