The Lumpkin County High School DECA chapter was chartered in August 2023. 

The DECA mission statement: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

The DECA experience starts in the classroom where students learn business concepts in preparation for college and careers. A powerful instructional component, DECA brings the classroom to life by empowering the teacher-advisor to make learning relevant with educational programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business and promote competition. The successful integration of each of these four interconnected components, also part of DECA’s guiding principles, results in a strong program that produces college- and career-ready students. 

Our student members are actively participating in leadership conferences and competitions. Students are learning about the value of networking and developing leadership skills along the way. 

During the 2024 Region competition, LCHS had 4 students score in the Top 10, with one of these students advancing to the State competition. 

We had 10 students compete in the State Competition in February 2025. 

2024-2025 Officer Team:

President: Anna Woodham

VP Membership: Haley Greenway

VP Chapter Communications: Jillian Gastley

VP Competition: Kenzie Wood

VP Public Relations: Reed Owens

VP Community Service: Bella Carter

Additional Officers:

Membership Officer: Averie Cloer

Public Relations Officer: Finley Jones

Communications Officer: Kinsey Cole