What is DECA?
DECA is a student-centered organization whose program of leadership and personal development is designed specifically for students enrolled in marketing and business education classes. DECA is organized around an ambitious goal: to improve education and career opportunities for students interested in careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.

DECA Mission Statement
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.

What Do We Do?

We travel to conferences
We compete against students from other High Schools
We meet people from all over the country
We have social events
We give to charity
We give back to the community
We have fun!

Guiding Principles
DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program:

Integrates into Classroom Instruction
Applies Learning
Connects to Business
Promotes Competition

DECA prepares the next generation to be:

Academically Prepared
Community Oriented
Professionally Responsible
Experienced Leaders

GOALS

To prepare marketing education students to take their proper places in the business world.
To develop leadership characteristics.
To develop self-confidence and self-acceptance.
To develop a greater understanding of our competitive free enterprise system.
To further develop occupational competencies needed for careers in marketing, merchandising, and management.
To develop high ethical standards in personal and business relationships.
To develop effective International relationships.
To develop a greater awareness of career opportunities in marketing.
To develop greater proficiency in communication.
To develop a greater appreciation of the responsibilities of citizenship.
To develop a healthy competitive spirit.
To develop social and business etiquette.

For Students - Why Join DECA?
DECA is not limited to competing and studying and preparing for events, it is learning life skills while having a great time. If you aren't into competing, don't worry, DECA still has you covered, with trips and socials that are quite fun. Here are some reasons to join DECA:

Compete at FUN conferences and WIN!.
Meet new people, all across Pennsylvania, the nation, and beyond. At NAHS DECA, you will be able to connect with freshmen you never knew, as well as upperclassmen who don't bite. At conferences, you can meet fellow DECA members across the state, nation, and beyond through the general sessions, the dance, or simply in the hallways or the streets!
Travel (and justify taking off from school). Regardless of the destination of our conferences, you will always have a GREAT experience with your friends, not to mention that you get a break from school for a few days!
Learn life skills. Through guest speakers, workshops, and the competitive events themselves, you will learn skills that will last you a lifetime, which you can apply to virtually any career. Give yourself a head start and invest in your bright future.
Business Partners. We have many business partners such as Mcdonalds, Frank Jones trophies, and many more. DECA students have a better advantage of getting a job over someone who is not in DECA.
Get extra credit for your Marketing class! If you have Mr. Shaw you are eligible for extra credit by participating in DECA field trips and competitive events.

For Parents - The Benefits of Joining DECA
DECA will teach your child numerous lessons, from allowing them to apply business skills and economic principles to real-world scenarios in our competitions, to basics such as presenting and acting professionally. Students do not need to have any knowledge of business when joining DECA, as we will teach them all they need to know to be successful. Our conferences also teach students leadership and responsibility! We teach students how to compete and win. They compete first against students from local high schools in Districts, then against students from all across Pennsylvania at State, and finally against international students. This all looks great on any college application. DECA also allows many opportunities for students to earn college scholarships.

DECA can help your child develop essential skills that will last them a lifetime. It is a valuable investment and a stepping stone to a bright future.

Activities and Clubs

2023-2024 Activities and Clubs!

JOHN 3:16 Club

Anime Club

Best Buddies

Chess Club

Black Student Union

Drama Club

Blue & White Society

Envirothon Club

Film Club

International Club

Class of 2023

Jazz Royale - NAHS Jazz Band

Class of 2024

K-POP Club

NAHS Drumline

Coding Club

NAHS Marching Band

DECA

NAHS Pep Band

JROTC

National Art Honor Society

National Honor Society

PA Math League

Paranormal Club

Photography Club

Podcast Club Episodes

Politics & Social Justice

QSA

Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society)

Spice (Yearbook)

Step Team

The Scribbler

Trading Card Games Club

UNIDAD - Latio Leadership Club

VEX Robotics

Wingspan (Newspaper)

Willow Tree Club