Valor DECA Team Sets New Records!
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Valor DECA Team Sets New Records!
Valor DECA Team Sets New Records
On February 25-27 Valor Christian High School's DECA team members set major milestones at the DECA Colorado State Championship. Ten Valor team members became State champs, earning First Place in their event this year -- a new record. In total, 36 students qualified for the International Championships in Anaheim, CA in late April. Congratulations to DECA for another successful season of competition!
Highlights include:
- Sixty-seven students advanced to the final round in their event.
- Ten students earned First Place in their event, becoming State Champions.
- Valor won the Chapter of Excellence for Colorado.
- Owen Williams became the "Michael Phelps" of DECA, winning his 4th and 5th career titles, a Colorado record!
- Chaperones and students enjoyed meaningful conversations throughout the weekend. Friendships, team building, and great memories were also highlights.
Congratulations to these amazing students for their impressive accomplishments!
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A huge congratulations to our Valor TSA team!
A huge congratulations to our Valor TSA team! View the accomplishments our students achieved.
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