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What is DECA? Advisor Executive Board What's coming up? Competitions How do I join?

Mission & Creed

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Members strive for excellence through leadership, teamwork, and competition while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, responsibility, and a commitment to innovation and community involvement.

Meet the Advisor!

The advisor is your best resource for information about local membership, meetings, important deadlines, and any requirements for getting involved.

Stauffer DECA profile

Lauryn Stauffer

Christal Vitko serves as the Math Integration Specialist and National Technical Honor Society advisor at BAVTS. With more than 20 years of experience in education and a master’s degree in instructional technology, she enjoys helping students build confidence and connect learning to their career goals. Through NTHS, she supports students in developing leadership skills, serving their community, and celebrating their achievements.

staufferl@bavts.org
Room - A112

Executive Board

Meet the students responsible for helping organize, communicate, and represent HOSA.

Jernegan 1

President – Blake Jernegan

Hosa President - Schyler

VP of Marketing – Schyler Schneck

CTSO NTHS Anusha

VP of Hospitality – Anusha Ramin

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VP of Leadership – Brodie Lieb

CTSO NTHS Scotto

VP of Career Development – Hunter Lattemann

CTSO NTHS Binder

VP of Finance – Devin Binder 

Turn Your Potential Into Possibility.

DECA gives students the opportunity to apply business knowledge, sharpen leadership skills, and prepare for future careers through competitive events and real-world business challenges. Explore opportunities in marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and management.

Explore DECA Competitions
LEARN. COMPETE. LEAD.

Real-World Business Experience

Build skills in problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and decision-making through DECA's competitive events.

Role-Plays

Solve business scenarios and present your ideas.

Case Studies

Analyze challenges and recommend solutions.

Prepared Events

Develop projects, plans, and presentations.

Career Skills

Practice skills that transfer to future careers.

Event formats and eligibility vary by competition.

Want to learn more?

Discover how DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for success in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Through competitive events, hands-on experiences, and leadership opportunities, students develop real-world business skills, build confidence, and prepare for future careers.

Visit deca.org

The Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries may be directed to the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School’s Business Administrator, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at 3300 Chester Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020, via e-mail at complianceofficer@bavts.org or by phone at 610-866-8013, ext. 105.

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