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Show D2 Vernal Express Wednesday, May 28, 2003 Emmim Community Calendar DECA gives high school students life lessons today By Mandl Oaks Express Writer Wed. lzyU, Uintah Uintah High School (UHS) DECA has had its lair share of fame over the past few years, both locally and nationally. The UHS dub has been the national Quiz Bowl champion for three out of the last four years and has consistently placed well in other categories in competitions throughout the state as well as at nationals. For a club that has made so many County Library has story bn time every Wednesday at 10:30 1 1 No kinderand :30 for ages garten session during the summer. Basin Barrel Series jackpot to be id at die Huffman arena in Ft. Duchesne. ? by 6:30, run at 7 p.m. The bafrel divisions are Youth D and Peewee. Qpen 4-3-- 5, Sii S ,r VV 3-- 3VS? a accomplishments, few people really know what it is, what Us members do or why students are so involved ! tome join the fun! For more infor- gy 9 mation, contact Moreen at 4 Suzzanne at C or i THurs. Cassie Gale, Danielle Merket and Levi Mele show off awards won for the free enterprise category at a DECA competition. tion, two teams compete through a C3( life situations than competitions. I sailed DECA my freshman series of questions being read oralUHS senior Jessica Perry ly. The first team to buzz in gets the year, said. "I went to the State competifirst chance at answering the question in role play. I was very nertion. If the answer given by the team is incorrect then the second vous, but made finals. I think that entrepreneurship and merchandisteam has a chance to steal. So there my success my first year, and of individual is no ing. Events include: the fun, were the main reathe to course as whether question senes, management team decision answer is correct or incorrect there sons why I came back my sophomaking, marketing research, chapmore year. I took first and made may be several judges in the room ter team, business management and to deal with those answers. Uintah finals at Nationals in Business entrepreneurship, marketing repreHighs DECA chapter excels at Services role play. sentative and special activities such Quiz Bowl with first Perry continMy junior year, place victories as the Quiz Bowl. at the International competition the ued, "1 undertook a public relations . Role plays are an important part last three out of four years. campaign entitled Uintah Unite. of DliCA competitions, as pointed Other projects that can be presentMegan Hawkins and Shaylah Kay out by Shaleah Wilson, a sophoed for competition include research were my partner in this safe driving more and DECA junior class repreproject. We were able to hold a projects, many of which place stusentative. She explained, A role situations in the week of activities and an assembly dents in real-lif- e play is when the participant is precommunity. Senior Lacey Harrop at our high school. I went to drsented with a situiition similar to ivers education classes and taught participated in one such marketing those found in everyday job envithem for a day. Because of the sucresearch project. ronments. An example of this is an "Last year my friend Niki Calder cess of our campaign, we were upset customer. One is to assume and I did a marketing research proinvited to recreate our assembly at the position of a hotel manager.. .and ject, Harrop said. This is where seven local high schools. DECA deal with this customer as one members signed up to help take our the students are given a certain would in the job field. theme, like improving customer sermessage on the road. We took first Role plays are beneficial to the d at State with this project and were vice, and they must work high school student in many ways, in the top 10 at Nationals. with a local business to survey Wilson said. It helps one to conbusifind the "This year, my senior year, I have customers and out duct him or herself in a .manner ness in the area. Then developed fthdlher public rclatitfiW performance pleasing unto peers, teachers and the students must write a DECA Perry said. campaign, most of all, future employers. leadership-a the a members business and helped design paper describing Another benefit of role plays is the training course. way to improve the business on the skill of public speech. R.E.S.PE.C.T. It's All About You issue. It was lots of work, but we Sophomore Cameron Beech has learned a lot about marketing. was a big success for participants been extremely involved with Quiz DECA students also work on and in competition, going to Bowl, UHS DECAs claim to fame Nationals. Many youth have many public relations projects that and another aspect of competition. benefit the the and returned course have completed community. They He said, "DECA is probably most leaders. Sub as For with Santa, helped youth well known for its Quiz Bowl proSub For Santa was yet another the Uintah Basin R.E.S.P.E.C.T., gram. Quiz Bowl is the event made Business Symposium and many activity that allowed DECA memup of questions and buers, much other projects. Through those activbers to be involved directly with the like Jeopardy! Each team is made ities DECA students really get community. As Wilson explained, up of four members. At competi hands-o- n experience, closer to real- - Sub For Santa is a foundation that 30-pa- at-ri- ltdPS meets in the Conference c j loom of the Vernal City Building, task to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Owen Peterson at Ah open house is from 11:30 tan. to 12:30 p.m. Vernal Rotary Club meets at noon in the 7-- 1 i Ranch Cafe. I' ft 11 789-835- 6. 5. $ t 'ti 'L Megan Hawkins, Jessica Perry and Tyson Vencill enjoy their time at DECA Nationals in Orlando, Fla. r raises money from local businesses and gives it to volunteers, in gift certificate form, to take around the community and shop for unfortunate children for Christmas. DECA had the opportunity to participate in this program last Christmas, Wilson continued. I personally thought it was great fun. I love shopping, especially when its not your own money youre spending, I love kids and I love Christmas... in all honesty and sincerity it came from my heart and it makes the holidays better for your self and the people you serve... I J plan on doing it again. "DECA activities provide MemShaun bers with opportunities, Campbell, a sophomore at UHS and vice president of DECA, said, to serve in leadership roles, work in teams and receive local, state and national recognition. Campbell also said a few goals of DECA, which was established in 1946, are to develop in stuand stanethical to dents, develop high dards in personal and business relationships, to develop greater proficiency in communication, to develop a healthy competitive spirit, to develop social and business etiquette and to have fun. DECA aims to prepare students for success in the real world and the students are beginning to feel that success already through competition and other activities, as theres more to the club than just business and marketing. Involvement with the club has even led members to places they never expected. I recently got to attend Nationals in Orlando, Fla., Tyson Vencill said. There was when I noticed how big of a part DECA played in my life. I think that if you are involved in DECA and are successful, it gives you an automatic head start...the trip to Orlando...proved that DECA really can take you places like Disney World! Other students have been just as surprised about the road being involved with DECA has taken them on. Some find future careers, others find chances to get involved on a higher level and hope to give back to the community one day. To tell you the truth, senior Danielle Merket said, "I joined DECA as a freshman for trips, fun and boys. But as I became more and more invovled, I realized that I love marketing and now plan to do this in my future career. There are so many different competitions in DECA that there is something for everyone. My freshman and sophomore years I competed in role plays, Merket explained. Other competitions I have done include a fashion merchandising promotion plan for k business Christensens, a Vernal simulation for Junior High and facilitating the annual Uintah Basin Business Symposium. These projects have been a great way to interact with others in our area and four-wee- Before they get to Nationals, DECA students have to compete in several other competitions like this one at Utah Valley State College. ipr - hand-in-han- xngiiulFiaf 7, Mrfie at 3534171. with it. According to adviser Jolene Cotrell, DECA is an association of marketing students." Students go to competitions and compete in events that help them prepare for real-lif- e situations. The skills they gain from the competitive events include those necessary for job interviews and careers in marketing, management, 646-339- 722-589- foster partnerships in our communi-ty...th- e hundreds of hours I have to DECA each of these past given four years have been well worth it. The memories, vaulted stories, friendships and marketing skills I have gained have and will continue to influence my life for years to come. Although 1 love Quiz Bowl, DECA offers something I love even more: a political side, Beech commented. In DECA you can actually run in elections to represent people. I decided that was something I wanted to do, and using the skills DECX'ancTmarketing have taught' election for me, ran in a state-wid- e Southern Region vice president. I Age Center at 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., every Friday. All ages are wel come. Kay's Band provides Ore music. 155 S.lbOW. Uintah Basin Motorsports Association will host a motocross rtae at the Honda Hills track, Will be at 6:30 p.mi Sign-up-s, tad (moss practice will be on Sat. and Sun.) Uintah High School Graduation at 5;30 on the Football Field, SeNishiout.wiU follow 11on. ?, ' - m$ S'! VI I r won. DECA has benefitted me in so Beech continued. many ways, Before joining DECA I had absolutely no public speaking skills. I was terrified to get in front of a group of people and talk, let alone DECA has compete in a role-plaso doors for me. opened many I DECA learned have Through skills and have a achieved speaking level of comfort when speaking in front of others. Through Quiz Bowl 1 have also learned patience and self You need those to win. discipline. You have to wait for enough of the question to be read to be positive you are correct before buzzing in. "My favorite part of DECA by far is the social aspect; the ability to network with other people my own age, Beech said. My most memorable experiences took place when I was with the Quiz Bowl team and our Quiz Bowl coach, Thad Bainbridge. 1 would like to recognize our advisers Joleen Cotrell, Thad Bainbridge and Anita Enloe. Without these individuals none of my accomplishments would have been possible. They sacrifice so much for us, and they need to know how much we truly do appreciate it. If any one of us from DECA get anywhere in life, much of the credit is owed to these three individuals. DECA has given me a major advantage for my future success, I have hands-o- n Perry added. of knowledge many marketing procedures. Not only have I been able to give back to my community through involvement with DECA projects now, but in the future I will bring my skills back to Vernal to benefit the community furJier. What an amazing opportunity for students to participate in. Even though DECA is geared toward marketing students, the skills learned through the club can apply to just about any career field The challenge DECA gives me is a good way to push myself to do my best at all I do, sophomore Kindy Kay said. I know how to present myself in job interviews and I know what I can do in the future with all the skills that 1 have acquired. Being involved in DECA has been a great learning experience and 1 encourage everyone to join. Vocation Bible School for' kids iCt s 4 through &h grade will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 3816 S. 2500 ., from 9 a.m. to noon. School will Continue until June 6, y. M J f ' ' wsW 'll t Reading Radio on KVEL Radio at 6 p.m. The secret word and the for free books continue with along great stories for kids. NOTE the izy change for Reading Radio. , Golden Age Center offers a tow impot exercise class at 10:30 tin. (Continued on ail Tuesdays and Thursday). , Eidn Chess Club meets enry at 7 p.m. at Hall. Ccanttmity Tuesday KL:Sury Everyone is wdcome to attend. 667, Fri., Sat Relay for Life, American Cancer Society. Opening ceremony and survivor walk 6 p.m. Friday followed by luminary ceremony at 9:15 p.m. Closing ce lemony at 11:33 a.m. Saturday. Activities am cat tfmxhouL Public wc'-ccr.- ' ; t!l r f L::i C- this community event fX -- J-- r- -t Scenario, a es fctyce -3 7S9-404- for details. 5 i. t:iia , , fktisc 07:2 Lc'e, ldJ S. exot members, r j-- g 520, fcejr r.".r:lmecta. 1 . Masonic 2 pm Iti U At T.'.J Ce ( ptbt ttz'Jt, will be held at Massey S3 d:y. 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