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Lawrence HS Students Qualify For International DECA Conference
The high school also bagged other accolades at the state level conference held recently.
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Thirty-one Lawrence High School students have qualified for the New Jersey DECA Conference and will advance to the international conference beginning April 24, the school announced.
But that’s not all. The high school also earned accolades at the state-level conference held recently.
The organization named LHS Principal David Adam the 2020-2021 NJ DECA Administrator of the Year and recognized Diane Schneck, LHS business teacher and DECA co-advisor, for her 35-Year milestone. John Tees, LHS business teacher, is also a chapter co-advisor.
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“This is a great honor for Adam, Schneck, Tees, and Lawrence High School,” Superintendent Ross Kasun said in a statement. “It demonstrates leadership and a focus on students.”
Formerly knowns as Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA prepares students to be emerging leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
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The international association includes more than 10 million members and 3,700 high school chapters.
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