ACADEMICS Spotlight: Atkinson Receives National DECA Award

Romae Atkinson with DECA advisor, Mrs. Jackson

Senior Romae Atkinson received "The Emerging Leader Honor Award" from National DECA. This award recognizes members who have been involved at the local, chartered association and DECA Inc. levels. These members are graduating seniors who have maintained at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average, have completed at least one course in marketing, business management and administration, entrepreneurship, finance or hospitality and tourism, and have participated in a variety of activities that helped them to become a community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader. Romae has been a member of DECA for four years and is currently serving as Ridge View Chapter Vice President.