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DECA to organize future practices and competitions

Saumya Somasi October 8, 2020

The next meeting for DECA is scheduled to be on Oct. 8, according to sponsor Robert Holman. Melissa Su, veteran DECA member and senior, said the meetings will be run virtually and mainly cover the logistical...

DECA to organize future practices and competitions

Saumya Somasi September 16, 2020

The next meeting for DECA has not been scheduled yet, but will take place within the next month, according to sponsor Robert Holman. He said, “We’re still trying to get a good handle on all (the schedule)....

Senior Nishita Prasad writes down her to do list in a notebook to stay oranized and to make sure she gets all the points on her list done and to not stress out with all her school work and extracurriculars.

Students, admissions counselors debate the importance of extracurriculars

Kiersten Riedford August 13, 2020

When it comes to applying to college there are several important aspects, the main ones being GPAs, test scores (ACT/SAT), activities lists, letters of recommendation and personal statements. While GPAs...

The Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council (CMYC) poses for a photo after their annual Howl-o-ween fall event. Howl-o-ween, former Bow Wow Bash, is an event hosted by the council that features a doggie costume pageant as well as various activities for Carmel’s dogs and their owners to participate in.

Q&A with Mock Trial, DECA and Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council members over social distanced summer activities

Maddie Kosc June 20, 2020

CMYC, Nimish Bhat, rising senior 1. What impact did the coronavirus pandemic have on your most recent term (19-20)? "It had a lot of different impacts on the council. One main thing is the fact that...

On March 3, 2020 junior Melissa Su and senior Hannah Liu take photos with DECA advisor Rob Holman during the DECA State Career Development Conference. This event was the last major DECA event before cancellations.

DECA Conference Canceled

Viyang Hao March 25, 2020

What event from DECA was canceled and can you explain what that event is?  The International Career Development Conference (ICDC) was canceled. So ICDC is the annual international competition for DECA...

Senior Jaehee Kim signs into a DECA meeting during SRT. The state competition will take place March 1 to 3 in Indianapolis.

DECA state competition on March 1, students sign up for SRT sessions to practice

Natalie Khamis February 15, 2020

DECA members who placed at the district level competition are preparing for the DECA state-level competition. The state-level competition will take place March 1 to 3 at the JW Marriott located in downtown...

Melissa Su, chief of role plays and junior, works with a student during SRT regarding DECA district exams. Su said students should take practice tests in order to prepare for the exams.

Following LEAD conference, DECA to prepare for upcoming district exams

Natalie Khamis November 16, 2019

After the conclusion of the LEAD conference on Nov. 9, DECA members will prepare for the upcoming district exams, which will take place Dec. 2 and Dec. 6 during SRT in the Main Cafeteria. According to...

Protect The House: Carmel Cafe staff, advisers plan to implement new security measures

Protect The House: Carmel Cafe staff, advisers plan to implement new security measures

Kassi Darnell November 15, 2019

This month, the Carmel Cafe is planning to implement new security measures, focusing mainly on crowd control within the cafe, in addition to the security cameras already installed in the establishment....

Senior Roshan Mahesh looks through merchandise in the Carmel Café during SRT. Mahesh said, The merchandise is a little expensive, but theyre produced by name brands like Nike so its worth the price.

New brand deal with Adidas to be sold in Carmel Café, DECA to continue preparing for district competition

Natalie Khamis October 23, 2019

In an effort to continue transforming the Carmel Café, the Carmel Café and Market team recently announced new brand deal with Adidas.  “We’re really excited about this deal with Adidas,” Katie...

Senior Katie Sankey and Junior Nimish Bhat discuss plans for the Carmel Café. Sankey said DECA is currently working on a brand deal with Adidas and will sell its merchandise at community events.

After finalizing competitive events, DECA to start preparing for districts, further market Carmel Café

Natalie Khamis October 1, 2019

Concluding the call-out meetings that took place earlier this month, DECA members and business teachers will begin preparations for this year’s competition season. The first competition of the school...

Senior Abinay Devarakonda makes a drink in the Carmel Café during SRT. Devarakonda said, Im most excited to go to ICDC this year because I went last year and it was a really good experience.

DECA to have second call-out meeting Sept. 10

Natalie Khamis September 9, 2019

DECA will have its second call-out meeting in the Auditorium for students not already enrolled in a business course on Sept. 10 during the first session of SRT. “DECA is a fantastic opportunity...

Senior Loraine Lee

Senior Loraine Lee

May 23, 2019

“I used to be really involved in DECA, I still I am, but I used to be in love with DECA, DECA was like my life and everything I did and I was pretty good at it but sometimes you put in a lot of work...

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