Meet your 2020-2021 Officer team
Swetha Ayinala: President
Swetha Ayinala: President
Swetha Ayinala: President
Swetha Ayinala is a senior with this year being her fourth year as a DECA member and third year as officer. Her favorite memory from DECA is competition day at ICDC during her sophomore year in Orlando. She can’t wait for this upcoming DECA season and to help our chapter reach the Next Level!
Souptik De: Co-President
Swetha Ayinala: President
Swetha Ayinala: President
Souptik De is a Senior who has been in DECA for 4 years, with this being his 2nd year as an officer. To him, DECA has taught him professional skills that carry over into his own business and nonprofit ventures. His favorite DECA memory is running around Disneyworld and Universal with thousands of other DECA members and meeting old friends
Souptik De is a Senior who has been in DECA for 4 years, with this being his 2nd year as an officer. To him, DECA has taught him professional skills that carry over into his own business and nonprofit ventures. His favorite DECA memory is running around Disneyworld and Universal with thousands of other DECA members and meeting old friends from different states at ICDC! DECA has brought him closer to those around him and he is excited to embrace his role as Co-President.
Adithi Rao
Swetha Ayinala: President
Arthur Blake
Hello my name is Adithi Rao and I’m a Junior at Lake Travis High School. I have been in DECA for three years, and I love being able to compete and travel with all of my friends! My favorite memory from DECA is when my friends and I did face masks in a hotel the night before competition. I love DECA and can’t wait to compete this year!
Arthur Blake
Carson Hammock
Arthur Blake
Arthur Blake is a going to be a junior which will make this his third year as a member and second year as an officer. His favorite memory from DECA was finalizing for state his freshman year. When he heard his name get called he couldn’t believe what had happened and all of his friends cheered for him as he walked up to claim his medal.
Carson Hammock
Carson Hammock
Carson Hammock
Carson Hammock is a third year member and second year DECA Officer. His favorite memory from DECA is when he walked across the stage qualifying to go to ICDC at the state competition this last year. He hopes to take this momentum forward into his senior year of competition
Charley Eagle
Carson Hammock
Carson Hammock
I’m Charley Eagle and I’ll be going into my third year in DECA this year. I’ve loved DECA ever since I joined because of its great community and everything I’ve learned from it.
Erin Fitzgerald
Manoj Singireddy
Manoj Singireddy
My name is Erin Fitzgerald and I'm in 12th grade. I love to play the piano and work with refugee children in Austin. DECA has taught me so much about being a confident and skilled speaker. My favorite DECA memory is going on all the competition trips with friends
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Manoj Singireddy
Manoj Singireddy
Manoj Singireddy
I am a Senior at LT, and I have been in the district since Kindergarten. DECA has taught me so much about business, leadership, and my own potential. My favorite DECA memory is competing in and winning third place in the virtual business challenge hotel competition at ICDC in Orlando, Florida. I have met so many wonderful people through D
I am a Senior at LT, and I have been in the district since Kindergarten. DECA has taught me so much about business, leadership, and my own potential. My favorite DECA memory is competing in and winning third place in the virtual business challenge hotel competition at ICDC in Orlando, Florida. I have met so many wonderful people through DECA, and I hope to share this wonderful experience with you all.
Mia Luton
Manoj Singireddy
Nidhi Thippana
Mia is a senior and has been involved in DECA since her sophomore year. Her favorite memory was during Districts of her first year, when her partner, Emma, and herself were taking group pictures with the LT DECA chapter after the awards ceremony. They had learned earlier during the ceremony that they did not advance to State, and with th
Mia is a senior and has been involved in DECA since her sophomore year. Her favorite memory was during Districts of her first year, when her partner, Emma, and herself were taking group pictures with the LT DECA chapter after the awards ceremony. They had learned earlier during the ceremony that they did not advance to State, and with them being novice competitors, they were not discouraged by the outcome. However, when all members who did not advance were asked to step out of the second group photo, they found it hilarious that their two friends and themselves to be the only ones to step out; even though it was funny at the time, they later found encouragement to improve their skills for the following year’s competition (where they advance to state).
Nidhi Thippana
Sarah Kelbaugh
Nidhi Thippana
My name is Nidhi Thippana, and I am a senior at Lake Travis High School. I have been in DECA for all four years of high school, and have competed at the district, state, and international level of competition. DECA has given me the opportunity to sharpen my marketing skills while also having room for fun with my friends. My favorite memo
My name is Nidhi Thippana, and I am a senior at Lake Travis High School. I have been in DECA for all four years of high school, and have competed at the district, state, and international level of competition. DECA has given me the opportunity to sharpen my marketing skills while also having room for fun with my friends. My favorite memory throughout my DECA career is competing at internationals in Orlando, and being able to go and hang out at Disney World for a whole week!
Sarah Kelbaugh
Sarah Kelbaugh
Sarah Kelbaugh
I’m Sarah Kelbaugh and a current Senior. I compete in SMG, VBC and FMS events. I’m so excited for this coming year and can’t wait to make more memories!
LT DECA ADVISORS
Jill Oates
Tracey Griffith
Tracey Griffith
Mrs. Oates has been a LT DECA Advisor for 11 years and has enjoyed seeing every DECA member thrive. She has traveled to district, state, and international competitions witnessing the DECA members perfect their communication and leadership skills. She knows LT DECA is preparing future business leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready.
Tracey Griffith
Tracey Griffith
Tracey Griffith
This is Ms. Griffith’s first full year at Lake Travis High School. She has 26 + years of experience in DECA as well as teaching Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship. Most of her teaching career has been in the same school in Lubbock, Texas. However, she has spent the last two years teaching abroad; in Czech Republic and Chile. She
This is Ms. Griffith’s first full year at Lake Travis High School. She has 26 + years of experience in DECA as well as teaching Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship. Most of her teaching career has been in the same school in Lubbock, Texas. However, she has spent the last two years teaching abroad; in Czech Republic and Chile. She is looking forward to working with this awesome Lake Travis DECA team