DSHS DECA State Qualifiers - 2026

Dripping Springs High School qualified 25 DECA students for the State Career Development Conference after competing at the District 5 Contest on December 15–16 at the Kalahari Convention Center in Round Rock.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

The Texas State Career Development Conference will be held February 19–21 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.

Apparel and Accessories Marketing
Ava Pitkin
Violet Satine

Automotive Services Marketing
Christian Barradas

Business Services Marketing Series
Jaylyn Stiles

Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
Luci Gomez and Alex Hinsley
Cecilia Loeding and Giana Silver

Entrepreneurship Series

Hima Katta

Franchise Business Plan
Reese Baker and Tana Steinbach

Hospitality Services Team Decision Making

Ava Andrews and Emilia Trevino-Hernandez


Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling Event

Jack McClure

Human Resources Management Series

Sophia Jones

Raya Page

Principles of Business Management and Administration

Piper Granberry

Principles of Finance

Nicole Bockelman 

Restaurant and Food Service Management Series

Anusha Manda

Bella Rose

Swaby Singhai


Sports and Entertainment Marketing Research

Advay Marwah

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series

Ava Lovelace

Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making

Greyson Hill and Harrison Woolard