Clinton DECA

03/27/2026

Earlier this week, Clinton DECA students attended the State Career Development Conference in Kansas City. Twenty students competed after qualifying at the district level competition in February. Of the competitors, four students qualified for International Competition in Atlanta, GA. Please join us in congratulating all of the students who participated!

Students selected for International Competition:
Annie Johnson- State Champion- Buying and Merchandising Operations Research
Faith Klahs- Gold Certified School Based Enterprise and Top 10 Finish- Professional Selling
Markus Oliver- 2nd Place- Start-up Business Plan
Malachi Wilson- 2nd Place- Start-up- Business Plan

Students who received top 10 recognition:
Bailey Klahs
Kaysen Nold
Faith Klahs
Annie Johnson
Markus Oliver
Malachi Wilson

02/12/2026

Congratulations to those who participated in our 2026 District Competition! The following students will be representing Clinton DECA at State Competition in March.

Onlee Avis- Automotive Services Marketing (2nd Place)

Hadley DeLozier- Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling (3rd Place)

Charlotte English- Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making (3rd Place)

Jocelyn Himes- Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making (3rd Place)

Annie Johnson- Entrepreneurship Series (2nd Place), Buying & Merchandising Operation Research (1st Place)

Nikolas Kamal- Principles of Marketing (1st Place)

Bailey Klahs- Integrated Marketing Campaign- Product (2nd Place)

Faith Klahs- Professional Selling (3rd Place)

Dylan Lutjen- Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan (1st Place)

Cody Mitchell- Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan (1st Place)

Kaysen Nold- Food Marketing Series (2nd Place), Integrated Marketing Campaign- Product (2nd Place)

Jordan Oliver- Sports & Entertainment Marketing (2nd Place), Business Law and Ethics Teach Decision Making (2nd Place)

Markus Oliver- Business Finance Services (2nd Place), Start-up Business Plan (1st Place)

Payton Pulcini- Financial Consulting (2nd Place)

Molly Purinton- Restaurant & Food Service Management (1st Place), Buying & Merchandising Operations Research (3rd Place)

Allie Vandenberg- Principles of Hospitality (1st Place), Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making (2nd Place)

Malachi Wilson- Start-up Business Plan (1st Place)

08/25/2025

DECA is now accepting membership forms/dues for the 2025-2026 school year! You must be enrolled in one of Mrs. Thompson's classes in order to join DECA.

Students: please fill out the form in Google Classroom and bring your dues before September 6th. $45 for new members, $35 for returning members.

04/30/2025

And that’s a wrap on ICDC (International Career Development Conference) 2025!

🔷 Nine (!!) competitors representing CHS
🔷 Six who scored over 70 (a huge accomplishment!)
🔷 One finalist
🔷 One human pyramid

Congratulations to all competitors! If any 8th-11th grade students are interested in joining Clinton DECA next year, please contact advisors Jessie Thompson or Haylee Clark.

📍Next stop, 2025-2026 school year!

04/29/2025

We have a finalist!

Chloe will compete this afternoon in Business Services Operations Research. Wish her luck! 🍀

04/27/2025

Last night we attended opening session with 26,000 other attendees. Today, Clinton DECA began their competitive events. Preliminary rounds will continue through tomorrow.

Wish them luck!! 🍀

04/26/2025

We made it to Orlando! ☀️

Disney yesterday, Universal Studios and opening sessions today!

03/26/2025

Clinton DECA attended state competition earlier this week in Kansas City, MO. Of the attendees, 10 placed in the top 10 in their respective events. Those who placed in the top 5 will be representing Clinton Technical School at international competition in Orlando, FL this April.

In addition, DECA President Hadley DeLozier will be attending internationals to present information regarding CHS's School Based Enterprise (the school store).

Congratulations to all students who participated!

Hadley DeLozier- Top 10 finish
Buying & Merchandising Operations Research

Annie Johnson- Top 10 finish
Integrated Marketing Campaign-Event

Maleah Johnson- 5th place
Integrated Marketing Campaign- Service

Dylan Lutjen- 5th place
Project Management Business Solutions

Chloe Lawson- 1st place
Business Services Operations Research

Xavier Mason- 4th place
Integrated Marketing Campaign-Event

Cody Mitchell- 5th place
Project Management Business Solutions

Markus Oliver- 2nd place
Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan

Malachi Wilson- 2nd place
Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan

Skyte Wilson- 4th place
Financial Consulting

03/23/2025

Wish them luck, they’re headed to state! 🍀🔷

03/07/2025

Way to go, Kenadie and Lexi! Their DECA project raised over $400 to provide CIS students with indoor recess games and toys.

HUGE shout out to DECA for the new indoor recess games!! They are much appreciated!

02/26/2025

Clinton DECA attended District Competition at UMKC on Tuesday, February 25th. Students who placed in the top three in their respective events will move on to state competition. Congratulations to all students who put forth the time and effort to attend district competition! Students are led by advisors Jessie Thompson and Haylee Clark.

Onlee Avis
Automotive Service Marketing- 3rd Place

Haylee Bade
Financial Literacy Project- 3rd Place

Hadley DeLozier
*Top Clinton Role Play Score
Restaurant and Food Service Management- 2nd Place
Buying and Merchandising Operations Research - 1st Place

Joe Donaldson
Sports & Entertainment Operations Research- 3rd Place

Annie Johnson
Integrated Marketing Campaign (Event)- 2nd Place

Maleah Johnson
Integrated Marketing Campaign (Service)- 3rd Place

Faith Klahs
*Top 3 Clinton Test Score
Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling- 1st Place

Chloe Lawson
*Top 3 Clinton Test Score
Marketing Communication Series- 2nd Place
Business Solutions Project- 3rd Place

Dylan Lutjen
Business Solutions Project- 1st Place

Xavier Mason
*Top 3 Clinton Test Score
Retail Merchandising- 1st Place
Integrated Marketing Campaign (Event)- 1st Place

Cody Mitchell
Business Solutions Project- 1st Place

Markus Oliver
Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan- 2nd Place

Cali Scott
Financial Literacy Project- 3rd Place

Kylie Williamson
Hospitality & Tourism Operations Research- 2nd Place

Malachi Wilson
Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan- 2nd Place

Skyte Wilson
Financial Consulting- 2nd Place

11/15/2024

As part of their DECA project, Cody Mitchell and Dylan Lutjen are making the rounds to help community organizations understand the importance of the Home Run for the Future campaign. Thank you to the Sunrise Optimist Club for providing them with a platform!

Today's program was on the project to raise funds for a new baseball/softball field at the Clinton High School. This is a joint effort of a partnership between the Clinton School District and the Education Foundation for Clinton Students, Inc. Pictured are Kevin LaFavor, Clinton Athletic Director, President Logan Modlin, Dylan Lutjen, Cody Mitchell, and Dan Wallace representing the Education Foundation.