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Get to know the dynamic individuals shaping the future of Georgia DECA - their goals, passions, and plans for success. Discover their favorite foods, movies, quotes, and aspirations for leading and growing the organization. Learn about their hobbies and future endeavors. Dive into the world of these high school leaders making a difference in DECA and beyond.
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2011-12 STATE ACTION TEAM
Taylor WingardState President • High School: North Forsyth • Class: Senior • DECA Member: 4 years • Birthday: May 19, 1994 • Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia • Favorite Food:Pizza • Favorite Movie:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P2
Favorite Quote: “To Infinity and Beyond” –Buzz Lightyear. • Hobbies: DECA, soccer, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family. • #1 DECA Goal:Become the largest and most successful CTSO in the state of Georgia. • Future Plans:Run for national office and attend Terry Business School at the University of Georgia.
KayLynnSamplesExecutive Vice President • High School: Chestatee • Class: Junior • DECA Member: 3 years • Birthday: September 8, 1994 • Birthplace: Lodi, California • Favorite Food:Greek Salad • Favorite Movie: Crazy.Stupid.Love.
Favorite Quote: “BElieve in YOUrself!” • Hobbies: Cheerleading at football games, watching the Georgia Bulldogs play, playing powder-puff, swimming, working out, and being with the people I love. • #1 DECA Goal: To make this year GREAT. • Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Georgia to become a sports broadcaster and to have a precious husband and family.
Desteni BarnettSecretary • High School: Cedar Shoals • Class: Senior • DECA Member: 4 years • Birthday: Sept 18,1993 • Birthplace: Athens, Georgia • Favorite Food:Hot Wings • Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Quote: “I Keep My Heels, Head, and Standards HIGH” • Hobbies:Cheering, dancing, shopping, and texting. • #1 DECA Goal: To keep note of all the DECA records to the best of my ability. • Future Plans:Increase Georgia DECA membership in existing chapters as well as start new chapters in high school.
Sabine Jean-BaptisteState Vice President of Civic Consciousness • High School: South Forsyth • Class: Senior • DECA Member: 4 years • Birthday:August , 1994 • Birthplace:Baldwin, NY • Favorite Food:Steak • Favorite Movie:Coco Before Chanel
Favorite Quote: “Light up the Darkness” • Hobbies: DECA, dancing, painting • #1 DECA Goal:Raise more money for the Community Service Project compared to prior years. • Future Plans: Major in Fashion Advertising
Teara MayfieldState Vice President of Public Relations • High School: Cedar Shoals • Class: Senior • DECA Member: 2 years • Birthday: Nov. 14, 1994 • Birthplace: Athens, Georgia • Favorite Food:Pizza • Favorite Movie:Titanic
Favorite Quote: “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” • Hobbies: Cheerleading, watching football (GO DAWGS), shopping, and hanging with my friends and family. • #1 DECA Goal: To increase communication between chapters by implementing a network where each chapter can exchange ideas. • Future Plans: To attend college and major in English to eventually become a high school teacher.
Deborah HowardState Vice President of Competitive Events • High School: Howard • Class: Senior • DECA Member: 3 years • Birthday: Sept. 29, 1993 • Birthplace:Macon, Georgia • Favorite Food:Chicken • Favorite Movie:Burlesque
Favorite Quote: Philippians 4:13 • Hobbies: DECA, it’s all I have time for. • #1 DECA Goal:I want to become a better leader and competitor. • Future Plans:I want to double major in Advertising and Graphic Communications, and to own my own advertising company.
Ellie ForresterState Vice President of Finance • High School: Lanier Charter Career Academy • Class: Junior • DECA Member: 3 years • Birthday: Dec. 19, 1994 • Birthplace: Gainesville, Georgia • Favorite Food:Honey Buns • Favorite Movie:Burlesque
Favorite Quote: “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right.” • Hobbies:Hanging out with friends, Fast pitch Softball, and DECA. • #1 DECA Goal:Raise money for scholarships to allow DECA members across Georgia to Continue their education. • Future Plans:Attending Johnson and Wales, play Softball, and DECA.
Lauren CalvertState Vice President of Chapter Development • High School: South Forsyth • Class: Junior • DECA Member: 3 years • Birthday: May 29, 1995 • Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia • Favorite Food:Sushi • Favorite Movie:Remember the Titans
Favorite Quote: John 3:16 • Hobbies: Basketball and running • #1 DECA Goal:Largest DECA state membership • Future Plans:Continue DECA in high school and college.
Hunter GibbsState Vice President of Business Partnerships • High School: Lanier Charter Career Academy • Class: Junior • DECA Member: 3 years • Birthday: March 10, 1995 • Birthplace: Gainesville, Georgia • Favorite Food:Sour Gummy Worms • Favorite Movie:The Pursuit of Happyness
Favorite Quote: A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek HIM to find her. • Hobbies: Riding horses, and hanging out with friends and family • #1 DECA Goal:Open up more opportunities in my life with the things I learn and accomplish through DECA. • Future Plans:Attend the University of Georgia
Elizabeth SmithState Officer Assistant • High School: Alcovy • Class: Junior • DECA Member: 2 years • Birthday: April 6, 1995 • Birthplace: Covington, GA • Favorite Food:Watermelon • Favorite Movie:Mulan
Favorite Quote: 1st Timothy 4:12 • Hobbies: Running, scrapbooking, and fishing • #1 DECA Goal: D1 prospect broaden DECA horizons on colleges that are well known. • Future Plans:I want to attend Auburn University and double major in Marketing and International Business.