Thornton Donovan DECA Club Competes at Regional Competition

January 8, 2026

The Thornton-Donovan DECA Club participated this past Wednesday at Rockland Community College in the DECA Regional Competition. We are proud of our students for representing Thornton-Donovan with preparation, professionalism, and school spirit.

“DECA helps students grow as emerging leaders and entrepreneurs, building real-world skills in collaboration, communication, and business thinking.”

About DECA

DECA is a student organization where members develop skills as emerging leaders and entrepreneurs while exploring career pathways in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Through teamwork, research, and presentation practice, students build confidence in communication, problem-solving, and business strategy.

Event Categories Represented

Our students competed in the following areas:

• Marketing Management

• Buying and Merchandising

• Entrepreneurship

• Hospitality Services

We are extremely proud of the time and effort our students dedicated to preparing their presentations.

Advancing to the New York State Competition

Congratulations to several Thornton-Donovan students who have earned the opportunity to advance to the New York State Competition.

With Gratitude

A special thank-you to Ms. Marciandi and Mr. Samateh for generously giving their time and support to help facilitate the DECA Club.

With pride,
Headmaster Keating-Miller

Sister-School Exchange in Sera

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, in-person exchange has resumed between us and our sister school in Japan. Students are enjoying meeting friends and many activities, such as participating in English, calligraphy, cooking, agriculture, and other classes.
A visit to Hiroshima is an important part of Peace Education.

Italian Poetry Prize

Two Thornton-Donovan students were honored with the first ever New York Poetry Prize: Italians for the Future in their age category.