2011-2012 STATE OFFICER BIOGRAPHIES
Caprecia Singleton, State Secretary
Caprecia Singleton is excited to be a part of the 2011-2012 Nevada DECA Officer Team, serving as the State Secretary. She is filled with creative ideas to expand our DECA community while making unity a priority and is eager to work with Nevada DECA’s chapter members to advance the organization.
Caprecia first became interested in business in 8th grade after being introduced to her friend’s grandfather whom owns a construction company. Ever since that moment, she has wanted to operate an independent business that benefits society. Caprecia is a student at Legacy High School where she is on track to graduate in 2013. After that, she aspires to open a private practice in medical sonography (ultrasound).
Caprecia has been involved in Student Council and the National Honor Society. Outside of school, she has been an assistant coach for a youth leadership track and field team. She is also an active member of the Bethesda Church of God in Christ praise dance team, youth choir, and purity group. She spends much of her free time baking, spending time with friends, playing volleyball and preparing speeches for upcoming DECA events.
Caprecia is excited to meet and interact with members of not only Nevada DECA but across the country. She lives her life by one quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Caprecia looks forward to leaving a trail of success this year in Nevada DECA.
Nathan Keith, Vice President of Membership
Nathan Keith is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as the Nevada DECA Vice President of Membership for the 2011-2012 school year. Nathan was born in Riverside, California in 1994, where he lived until he was two years old when he moved to Las Vegas. He was raised in Las Vegas by his mom and aunt.
Nathan currently attends Legacy High School where he is involved in several activities, including the National Honor Society (NHS), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Black Student Union (BSU). He has been a tenor in his high school’s top choir, Madrigals, for the past two years. Nathan is also a scholar athlete, playing basketball and varsity volleyball during the year. Outside of school, Nathan is a members of the Kappa Leadership League, under the guidance of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. This organization stresses academic achievement, community service, college and career preparation and self-esteem building.
After high school, Nathan plans to attend Auburn University in Alabama to pursue a career in Psychology, with a minor in Marketing. He hopes to reach this goal by continuing to stay involved in and outside of school and by focusing on his future success.
Nathan ran to become the Vice President of Membership to unify DECA and make it even more elite, and has many plans to make this year memorable for all members. He believes that it will take everyone’s positive attitudes for these plans to become a reality. Nathan will strive for perfection because as Brian Littrell said: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.”
Victoria Cana, Vice President of Publicity
Victoria Cana is honored to represent and serve as Nevada DECA’s 2011-2012 Vice President of Publicity. She would like to thank all of the members for their support and promises to work hard to ensure that the upcoming year will be successful and full of unprecedented achievement.
Victoria enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism program at Southwest Career and Technical Academy because she loves to travel and is interested in different cultures. She was recruited into DECA as a sophomore and has been actively involved ever since, working her way up from a member, to SWCTA DECA’s president, to Nevada DECA’s Vice President of Publicity. Victoria’s mission is for Nevada DECA to have a larger, more-acknowledged presence in the state by more effectively utilizing the variety of networking opportunities at hand.
In addition to DECA, Victoria is a student ambassador, a member of KEY Club and National Honor Society, a hostess for her school's hospitality program, and participates in various community service initiatives. She loves writing, improving herself, helping others, exceeding expectations, and expanding her network. Although Victoria constantly changes her mind about what university she wants to attend, she knows she wants to double-major in Business and Communications. Even though her schedule is usually packed, Victoria always finds time to hang out with her loved ones, laugh, and just have fun.
She lives by the quote “Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” Although Victoria’s interests vary from Management to Public Relations to Creative Writing, Victoria believes that if you want it all you can have it all if you’re willing to work hard.
Randy Huynh, Southern Nevada Vice President
Randy Huynh is proud to be your Vice President of Southern Nevada for the 2011-2012 school year. Randy was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and has lived there for his entire life with his family, including his identical twin brother Nicky. He currently attends East Career and Technical Academy and is on track to graduate in 2012 in the hospitality and marketing program. “Randy” is actually a nickname that is short for Randolph, though this is not the only nickname he has been given. Because his last name is pronounced like the word “win”, many other students call him “Huynh Huynh” – like a “win win situation”.
Randy accomplished many feats in both academics and competition before being involved in DECA as a sophomore in high school. He is currently involved in many clubs, as well as played his favorite sport, tennis. Randy also attended a leadership program known as the Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation that specializes in teaching students to become leaders.
One of Randy’s favorite quotes by which he tries to live his life is from Yoda in the Star Wars movies: “Do or not do…there is no try.” This year, Randy is determined to create a better DECA experience for all Nevada DECA members, and he is excited to work with the State Officer Team to meet and serve as many members as possible in the year to come.
JC Dantes, Northern Nevada Vice President
JC Dantes, the Northern Nevada Vice President for 2011-2012 is excited to be a part of the State Officer Team to serve and represent Nevada DECA. This year, JC plans to carry out all of his responsibilities to the best of his ability and continue to increase the amount of DECA members in the northern part of the state.
John Cedrix Dantes, better known as JC, was born in 1994 in Quezon City, Philippines where he lived for the first few years of his life. Later, JC and his mother moved to the United States where they join his father and started their new lives in Reno where JC has lived ever since. Today, JC attends Robert McQueen High School and Academy of Arts, Career and Technology and is an active member of his school’s DECA chapter.
JC has participated in many classes and activities in and out of school that have helped him obtain a variety of skills which he uses to achieve his goals. He is passionate about the fine arts, and is a member of his school orchestra and chamber group in choir. JC has also been a part of leadership classes and ROTC, which has helped him develop the many leadership skills he has today.
JC’s interest in business has inspired him to do well in school and to work his hardest. He plans on attending college where he will major in international business and marketing, as well as minor in entrepreneurship and Italian. His passion for creativity and traveling has inspired him to pursue a career in marketing and become an entrepreneur when he opens up his own retail store.
JC is thrilled to get the opportunity to serve Nevada DECA this year and will work his hardest to serve its members.
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